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Alfonso Meza Caldaza Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Jun 1, 2004

Victim Details

Oct 21, 2017

Aug 14, 2019

Alfonso

Meza Caldaza

52

30

68 inches

70 inches

180 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 2004

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

34194

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85003

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

6028761000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.org/

17-035122

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40394) and 2 other sources
In the early summer of 2004, a 30-year-old man named Alfonso Meza Caldaza disappeared while in Nogales, Arizona. On June 1st of that year, he was last seen as he was reportedly attempting to cross the border into the United States. Alfonso is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' tall, and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing physical characteristic is a scar on the pinky finger of his left hand. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are sparse, leaving his family with unanswered questions.

Details about the specific events leading up to Alfonso's disappearance remain limited in publicly available information. It is known that he was in the border city of Nogales, a common crossing point, but the exact nature of his attempt to enter the U.S. is not specified. There is no information available regarding whether he was traveling with anyone or what his ultimate destination was. The lack of detailed witness accounts or a clear timeline of his movements has made the investigation challenging for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the agency handling his case.

The years have passed with no resolution in the disappearance of Alfonso Meza Caldaza. His case is a poignant example of the ambiguous loss experienced by families of those who go missing near the border. Without a clear understanding of what happened to Alfonso, his loved ones are left in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family still waiting for answers. The overview of the case highlights a man who vanished while undertaking a journey that many attempt, his story one of many that underscore the perils and uncertainties that can be encountered.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 2004

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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Amado, Arizona - unidentified case UP5466
    John Doe — Amado, Arizona
    UP5466 • Found Jul 12, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP5481 • Found Apr 22, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 31–39 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP824
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP824 • Found Dec 28, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%161 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 95%156 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP5492
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP5492 • Found Oct 10, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 30
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Amado, Arizona - unidentified case UP6864
    John Doe — Amado, Arizona
    UP6864 • Found Mar 21, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 98%159 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Mammoth vicinity, Arizona
    UP6619 • Found Feb 18, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Benson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6767
    John Doe — Benson, Arizona
    UP6767 • Found Jun 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 24–46 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%207 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Tumacacori, Arizona - unidentified case UP5371
    John Doe — Tumacacori, Arizona
    UP5371 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP13166 • Found May 22, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 51%237 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5138
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP5138 • Found Apr 17, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 36–56 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 88%150 lb vs 180–200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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