Abel Antonio Chavez Missing from Ajo, Arizona age 46

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He crossed the border near Lukeville with a group. Although the last day Abel spoke with his family was on the 15th of October, he likely crossed the border on the 17th. According to notes on hand-drawn map drawn by traveling companions (see images), he walked for about 39 hours before being left behind south/southeast of Ajo. Near where they left him there was a hill, a tower with lights, and an elevated water tank.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 2011

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Victim Details

created

Jul 30, 2012

Case Added

Jul 24, 2023

firstname

Abel

lastname

Antonio Chavez

Current Age

59

Age at Disappearance

46

Height

60 inches

Height To

61 inches

Weight

110 lbs

Weight To

120 lbs

ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 15, 2011

City

Ajo

State

Arizona

County

Pima County

Agency ID

5106

Agency Name

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency City

Tucson

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Pima County

Agency Zip Code

85714

Agency Contact

Agency Address

2825 East District Street, Arizona

Agency Phone

5207248600

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Medical Examiner

Agency Case #

FSC MPR 1937

Agency Report Date

2011-10-31

Primary Agency

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

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Abel Antonio Chavez
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