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Joaquin Torres Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Arizona on Oct 17, 2007

Victim Details

Apr 1, 2015

Mar 25, 2024

Joaquin

Torres

61

42

69 inches

71 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 17, 2007

Unknown

Arizona

Pinal County

16478

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

2015-00605996

Apr 1, 2015

Phoenix Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28208) and 3 other sources
On October 17, 2007, a 42-year-old man named Joaquin Cisneros Torres vanished under perplexing circumstances. At the time, he was a Hispanic male, standing between 5'9' and 5'11' and weighing approximately 175 to 185 pounds. Torres had brown eyes and balding gray hair, and may have worn a goatee. The last known information about his location places him somewhere in Arizona, as he was in the process of being transported from Oregon to Mexico. After this point, all communication and sightings of him ceased, leaving his family deeply concerned for his well-being.

The details surrounding Torres's disappearance are sparse, centering entirely on his journey from the Pacific Northwest towards the U.S.-Mexico border. His whereabouts after the transport entered Arizona are completely unknown. Authorities and his family have been left with no further leads to follow. Distinctive physical features that could help identify him include a scar on one of his arms and a tattoo of the name 'Lupe' on his chest. Despite these markers, the trail went cold immediately after his last known movements through Arizona.

The investigation into what happened to Joaquin Torres is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department. The case is a frustrating one, marked by a lack of evidence and the unusual context of his disappearance during a transfer. Years have passed since he was last seen, and the questions surrounding his fate remain unanswered. The central mystery of the case is what occurred during his transport through Arizona. For his loved ones, the lack of resolution is a source of continuing distress, as they are left to wonder what became of him after he was last known to be in Pinal County.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2007

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  • Joaquin Torres | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • A Case for Why Falcon (Joaquin Torres) Has to Die.

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5138
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP5138 • Found Apr 17, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 92%150 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP10250
    John Doe — Marana, Arizona
    UP10250 • Found Nov 5, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    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 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 87%145 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP4938
    John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
    UP4938 • Found Sep 24, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%46 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 53%119 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP9621
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP9621 • Found Jul 13, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP9335
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona
    UP9335 • Found Sep 9, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8769
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
    UP8769 • Found Sep 18, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP5084
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
    UP5084 • Found Apr 23, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP15182
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP15182 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Picacho, Arizona - unidentified case UP10351
    John Doe — Picacho, Arizona
    UP10351 • Found Dec 29, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"

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    Forum Posts (3)

    I just stumbled upon the case of Joaquin Torres, who vanished after being transported from Oregon to... ...Read More
    11/10/2024
    Has anyone looked into the bus companies or transportation records from that time? I was thinking... ...Read More
    11/09/2024
    Has anyone looked into the route Joaquin Torres might have taken from Oregon to Mexico? I'm curious... ...Read More
    04/26/2024

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