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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26211) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2003, a family was forever changed by the disappearance of 31-year-old Gavino 'Gabby' Barreras. On June 11, 2003, Gavino was last seen in the Casa Grande area of Pinal County, Arizona. His absence created a void filled with unanswered questions and lingering concerns for his loved ones. The circumstances leading up to his disappearance remain unsettling. Reports indicate that he was seen with his wife and another unidentified man about a week before he went missing. This last known sighting is a critical piece of a puzzle that has remained incomplete for years.

Gavino is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. He stands at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighs approximately 160 pounds. His family and law enforcement have highlighted several distinct features in the hopes that someone might recognize him. Gavino has a noticeable protruding bump on the left side of his forehead that resembles a knot. He is also missing one of his top front teeth. His tattoos are particularly unique, with the name 'BARRERAS' inscribed in Old English lettering across his stomach and a depiction of an Aztec warrior on his right shoulder. At the time he was last seen, it was known that he wore prescription eyeglasses.

The investigation into Gavino's disappearance was officially reported to the Casa Grande Police Department on September 25, 2003. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a lingering source of pain for those who know and love him. The details surrounding his last known whereabouts with his wife and an unknown male have not yielded significant leads, leaving a cloud of uncertainty over the case. This lack of resolution means there has been no closure for his family. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, leaving a family to grapple with the ambiguity of their loved one's fate and a community with the memory of a man who vanished without a trace.

Last Seen: Jun 11, 2003

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6370
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6370 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–32 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6532
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona
UP6532 • Found Jun 5, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%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 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%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 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 68%119 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
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 31 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 90%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP5451
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP5451 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP5505 • Found May 16, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 31
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12091
John Doe — Arizona
UP12091 • Found Sep 24, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–38 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona - unidentified case UP10351
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona
UP10351 • Found Dec 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" 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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