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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
Last Seen: Oct 15, 2011
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Jul 30, 2012
Jul 24, 2023
Abel
Antonio Chavez
59
46
60 inches
61 inches
110 lbs
120 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Oct 15, 2011
Ajo
Arizona
Pima County
227
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
11/23/2025
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Forum Posts (2)
Does anyone have more information on the area south/southeast of Ajo where Abel was last seen? I've ... ...Read More
11/20/2024
11/20/2024
I’ve been digging into the details surrounding Abel's disappearance near Ajo, and I’m curious ab... ...Read More
11/07/2024
11/07/2024
