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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16892) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2012, a young man named Juan Camai Angulo, at the age of 19, vanished under distressing circumstances in the Arizona desert. On June 15, 2012, he made a harrowing phone call to his family, a call that would be their last communication with him. He explained that he and two other individuals were attempting to cross through the rugged terrain near Sonoita, Arizona, but had run out of water. The situation was dire, and he conveyed that his companions were unable to continue their journey. This final, desperate message painted a grim picture of their plight in the vast and unforgiving landscape.

During the fragmented phone call, a family member urged Juan to turn back and return to Mexico, but his concern for his fellow travelers was evident. He expressed his belief that the others would not be able to make it back to safety. Tragically, the call was lost before any further details could be shared or a precise location could be determined. The names of the two individuals with him were never mentioned, adding another layer of mystery to the already heartbreaking situation. Since that day, all attempts by his family to re-establish contact have been unsuccessful, leaving them with unanswered questions and profound worry.

Juan is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5 feet 4 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed between 140 and 170 pounds. A distinguishing physical feature is a nevi, or mole, located under one of his eyes. The clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing is unknown. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner is the investigating agency in his case. The overview of this case is one of profound sadness and uncertainty; a young man, in a moment of crisis, reached out to his family for what would be the last time, his voice lost to the silence of the desert. His concern for others in his final known moments speaks to his character, making his disappearance all the more poignant for those who await any news.

Last Seen: Jun 15, 2012

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP12008
John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona
UP12008 • Found May 9, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 140–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona - unidentified case UP10653
John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona
UP10653 • Found Jun 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–19 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%39 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 days after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 68%100 lb vs 140–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16418
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona
UP16418 • Found May 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP13815
John Doe — Arizona
UP13815 • Found Sep 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona - unidentified case UP13163
John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona
UP13163 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–31 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%63 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Weight 94%120 lb vs 140–170 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP12298
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
UP12298 • Found Feb 16, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 21–30 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
80%Moderate
John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona - unidentified case UP67780
John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona
UP67780 • Found Nov 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"–5'6"
80%Moderate
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 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
80%Moderate
John Doe — northeast of Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP52993
John Doe — northeast of Sasabe, Arizona
UP52993 • Found Aug 7, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP15840
John Doe — Arizona
UP15840 • Found Nov 24, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"

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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