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Abel Antonio Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ajo, Arizona on Oct 15, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Abel

Antonio Chavez

60

46

60 inches

61 inches

110 lbs

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 15, 2011

Ajo

Arizona

Pima County

5106

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 1937

2011-10-31

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Black

Black

07/08/2026


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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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