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Francisco Casteneda

Missing
Case Description
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Francisco was crossing into Arizona from Mexico and was left in desert in Ajo, Arizona area.
Last Seen: Jul 12, 2011
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  • Missing Person / NamUs
    • Victim Details

    Oct 21, 2017

    Aug 14, 2019

    Francisco

    Casteneda

    45

    32

    68 inches

    69 inches

    160 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jul 12, 2011

    Ajo

    Arizona

    Pima County

    259

    34192

    Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

    Phoenix

    Arizona

    Maricopa County

    85003

    550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

    6028761000

    County

    Law Enforcement

    https://www.mcso.org/

    17-035126

    Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    11/25/2025


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