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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39476) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2014, a 38-year-old man named Lorenzo Espinoza-Fernandez vanished under circumstances that remain unclear. He was last known to be in the vicinity of Lukeville, Arizona, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border, sometime in July of that year. At the time of his disappearance, he was reportedly attempting to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. The exact date of his last contact is not precisely known, adding a layer of uncertainty to the events surrounding his disappearance. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation into his case, which was officially reported on August 3, 2017.

Lorenzo is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he was approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed around 140 pounds. He has distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification: a tattoo of the letters 'DL' on one of his shoulders, though which shoulder is not specified, and a teardrop tattoo near his left eye. When he was last seen, he was believed to be wearing a gray denim shirt and blue denim pants. These personal details provide a crucial, though incomplete, picture of the man who seemingly disappeared without a trace.

The investigation into Lorenzo Espinoza-Fernandez's disappearance has been ongoing, but information regarding any significant leads or developments is not publicly available. The circumstances of his last known activity, crossing the border, are inherently fraught with potential dangers, which complicates the search and investigation. Without a precise last-seen date or location, and with the passage of several years, the efforts to locate him are undoubtedly challenging. The case serves as a somber reminder of the perils that individuals can face in the border region and the lasting uncertainty that families of the missing endure. The overarching summary of the case is one of ambiguity and concern, centered on a man who vanished while undertaking a precarious journey.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP13304
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP13304 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — Indio, California
UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 52%235 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona - unidentified case UP13188
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona
UP13188 • Found Nov 4, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38
Race 100%White
Location 70%123 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — northwest of Lukeville, Arizona - unidentified case UP56491
John Doe — northwest of Lukeville, Arizona
UP56491 • Found Dec 1, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'6"
Name: same last name as tentative name (Alejandro Lopez Espinoza)
77%Possible
John Doe — Why, Arizona - unidentified case UP14766
John Doe — Why, Arizona
UP14766 • Found Aug 22, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Lukeville, Arizona - unidentified case UP17006
John Doe — Near Lukeville, Arizona
UP17006 • Found Jul 5, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP14564
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP14564 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 27–37 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 52%96 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP13020
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP13020 • Found Jun 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 26–45 vs 38
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 60%100 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona - unidentified case UP106624
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona
UP106624 • Found Feb 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP65367
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona
UP65367 • Found May 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"

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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