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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34511) and 1 other source
In the small community of Black Canyon City, Arizona, a painful mystery began to unfold in the spring of 1995 that has endured for decades. On March 17th of that year, 37-year-old Rolfe Clifton Hughes was seen for the last time. A man in the prime of his life, standing between six feet and six feet two inches tall with a solid build, brown hair, and hazel eyes, vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void filled with unanswered questions for his family and friends. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettlingly sparse; he was there one moment and gone the next, with no indication of where he might have gone or what might have befallen him. The lack of information has made the search for answers a long and arduous journey for those who knew and cared for him.

The official investigation into Rolfe's disappearance was opened by the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. Despite their efforts, the case yielded few, if any, substantial leads. The passage of time has only served to deepen the mystery, as the trail that may have once existed has grown cold. Details about what Rolfe was doing on the day he vanished, who he was with, or his state of mind remain largely unknown to the public. This absence of information has created a challenging landscape for investigators and has left his loved ones to grapple with the painful ambiguity of his fate. The case remains a testament to the silent struggles of families of the missing, who are left to navigate a world of uncertainty and hope against the odds.

The search for Rolfe has not been forgotten, and his case is documented in national databases for missing persons, a digital footprint in a world that has drastically changed since he was last seen. His physical description, including distinctive tattoos of a tiger on his back and other tattoos on his back and arms, serves as a poignant reminder of the individual who vanished. The case of Rolfe Clifton Hughes is a sobering example of how a person can disappear from a small town, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family forever marked by loss. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a narrative that has been left without a final chapter, and a community that still holds out for answers.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 1995

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1956
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1956 • Found Feb 13, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP13861
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP13861 • Found Apr 28, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP2028
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP2028 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 20–35 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%196 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1933
John Doe — Arizona
UP1933 • Found Jul 30, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 74%137 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 93%155 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Apache Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP6405
John Doe — Apache Junction, Arizona
UP6405 • Found Jul 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 49%250 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 57–70 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 88%120–150 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Arizona
UP2029 • Found Nov 23, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 99%161 lb vs 180–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2040
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2040 • Found Apr 19, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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