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Jeffrey Alvarado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tucson, Arizona on Aug 1, 2015

Victim Details

May 5, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Jeffrey

Alvarado

36

25

69 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 1, 2015

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85746

18304

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

Jennifer Garcia

Detective

1750 East Benson Highway, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

160323260

Mar 23, 2016

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33562) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2015, a 25-year-old man from Tucson, Arizona, named Jeffrey Alvarado, seemingly vanished. On August 1st, he informed his family of his intention to move to Nogales, Sonora, Mexico, to live with relatives. He departed from Tucson, and that was the last time anyone has reported hearing from him. Weeks turned into months, and with no word from Jeffrey, concern grew into a formal investigation. The Pima County Sheriff's Department was tasked with looking into his disappearance.

Jeffrey, also known by the last name Sanchez-Alvarado, is a biracial man of White and Hispanic descent with black hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5'9' and weighed approximately 165 pounds. His appearance is distinguished by numerous tattoos. These include three dots on his right hand, the name 'Lili' on his right forearm, and 'Ruby' on his left forearm. He also has the number '520' tattooed on his abdomen, stars near his left eye, the phrase 'GET MONEY T TOWN' on his neck, an 'A' on his left hand, and an Arizona flag across his chest.

The circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Alvarado’s case remain shrouded in uncertainty. He left with a stated plan to live with family across the border, yet it appears he never arrived or made contact upon reaching his destination. The lack of communication since his departure is a central point of concern for investigators and his family. The Pima County Sheriff's Department continues to seek any information that might shed light on what happened to Jeffrey after he left Tucson. His case is an overview of a person who had clear intentions to relocate and stay in touch with family, but who ultimately disappeared without a trace, leaving behind a prolonged and painful silence.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Jeffrey Alvarado - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP33562 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Madera Canyon, Arizona - unidentified case UP96340
    John Doe — Madera Canyon, Arizona
    UP96340 • Found Sep 15, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP15183 • Found Dec 31, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 25
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%38 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP78739 • Found Mar 2, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
    UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15235
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15235 • Found May 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 25
    Race 100%White
    Location 49%264 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP15838
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP15838 • Found Nov 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–28 vs 25
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

    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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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone looked into whether Mr. Alvarado had any connections or acquaintances in Nogales, other... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    I've been following the case of Mr. Alvarado, and one thing that keeps nagging me is the border... ...Read More
    01/15/2024

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