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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35368) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2007, a 32-year-old man named Oscar Armando Gomez-Gracia vanished from Tucson, Arizona, leaving behind a chilling and unresolved mystery. On March 14, 2007, Oscar was last seen in the city where he lived. At the time of his disappearance, he was a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'8' and weighing between 175 and 220 pounds. Those who knew him mentioned he sometimes went by the nickname 'Changa' or used the last name Garcia. His sudden absence created a void filled with questions and concern for his well-being, a void that has deepened with the passage of time.

The circumstances surrounding Oscar's disappearance quickly turned alarming when his vehicle was discovered abandoned. The scene inside the car was disturbing, as a large amount of blood was found, suggesting a violent encounter had taken place. This grim discovery shifted the focus of the investigation towards the possibility of foul play. He was last known to be wearing a light green and cream-colored shirt, denim jean shorts, and brown shoes, and was carrying a brown wallet. The Tucson Police Department opened an investigation into his case, which has since been classified as an endangered missing person case, but details surrounding the events of that day remain scarce.

Oscar is distinguished by a few unique physical features, including a large scar above his left eyebrow and a tattoo of the Virgin Mary on the upper middle part of his back and neck area. He also had a mustache at the time he went missing. For years, his case has lingered, a painful and unanswered question for his family and community. The discovery of his blood-stained vehicle points to a violent end to his last known moments, yet without further evidence or witnesses, the exact sequence of events remains unknown. The case of Oscar Gomez-Gracia is an unsettling narrative of a man who disappeared under suspicious and violent circumstances, leaving behind only troubling clues and an enduring search for answers.

Last Seen: Mar 14, 2007

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6743
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6743 • Found Dec 15, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–43 vs 32
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 90%145 lb vs 175–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 175–220 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 35–50 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 175–220 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP158804
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP158804 • Found Dec 14, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'8"
77%Possible
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP10911
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP10911 • Found Dec 4, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP102760
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP102760 • Found Feb 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
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 78%Est. 36–56 vs 32 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%150 lb vs 175–220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP9434
John Doe — Arizona
UP9434 • Found Jan 22, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–44 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP5152
John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona
UP5152 • Found Nov 29, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 32
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

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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