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Armando Felipe - Ortiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lukeville, Arizona on Jan 1, 2011

Victim Details

Created

Jan 17, 2018

Case Added

Aug 14, 2019

First Name

Armando

Last Name

Felipe - Ortiz

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 1, 2011

City

Lukeville

State

Arizona

County

Santa Cruz County

Agency ID

332

Agency Name

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Phoenix

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Maricopa County

Agency Zip Code

85003

Agency Contact

Kristina Hiers

Contact Job Title

Homicide Detective/ Deputy Sheriff

Agency Address

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

Agency Phone

6028761000

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.mcso.org/

Agency Case #

17-026196

Agency Report Date

Aug 24, 2017

Primary Agency

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41818) and 1 other source

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Sonoran Desert, a young man's journey came to an abrupt and silent end. Armando Felipe-Ortiz, a 21-year-old male, was last seen in the vicinity of Lukeville, Arizona, sometime in 2011. He was at a pivotal moment in his life, reportedly attempting to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. It was a journey of hope that tragically dissolved into a mystery, leaving behind a void of unanswered questions for his loved ones. Since that time in 2011, there has been no communication from him, his voice lost to the harsh realities that can accompany such a perilous trek.

The specifics of what happened to Armando after he embarked on his crossing remain unknown. The silence that followed his last known movements is a heavy one, filled with the fears and worries of a family left waiting. The only description available of what he may have been wearing includes either black pants or camouflage pants. This small detail is one of the few tangible pieces of information in a case defined by its lack of clues. His family and friends were left to wonder about his fate, a painful uncertainty that has stretched over many years.

The official investigation into the disappearance of Armando Felipe-Ortiz is handled by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office. Despite the passage of time, his case remains a somber reminder of the dangers faced by many who undertake similar journeys. The overview of this case is one of profound loss and ambiguity. A young man, at the beginning of his adult life, vanished without a trace while trying to cross the border. The lack of any further information or contact has left his family in a state of perpetual limbo, forever searching for answers about what became of Armando in the Arizona desert.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate

John Doe — Arizona

UP12506 • Found Sep 13, 2013

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 22–37 vs 21 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 82%76 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'1" vs 5'0"

Weight 89%150 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona

UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing

Race 60%Hispanic

Location 77%93 mi away, same state

TimingFound 13 months after last seen

Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"

Weight 95%114 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Armando Felipe - Ortiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lukeville, Arizona on Jan 1, 2011

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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