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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16854) and 2 other sources
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a story of profound uncertainty began to unfold on September 14, 2011. On that day, 30-year-old Pedro Murillo Sanchez, a Hispanic male, vanished under circumstances that remain shrouded in mystery. He was not alone in his disappearance; his brother, Adan Murillo Sanchez, was with him. The two were last seen together as they attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona. This last known detail provides a stark and perilous backdrop to their story, a journey that for them, has no known end. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office would later take on the case, a silent testament to the countless individuals who go missing in this border region.

Pedro was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He wore his hair short and had a mustache. At the time he went missing, he was believed to be wearing pants with a size 32 waist and size 8 shoes. A silver chain necklace was among his personal effects. These few details are the tangible remnants of a life interrupted, offering a faint sketch of the man who, along with his brother, walked into a void of information. The report of their disappearance was not made until December 15, 2011, several months after their last contact, adding another layer of difficulty for any potential investigation.

The shared circumstance of the brothers' disappearance is a particularly poignant aspect of this case; they were last seen together, facing the inherent dangers of a border crossing, and then vanished as one. This shared fate deepens the anguish for their loved ones, who are left to grapple with a dual loss and the endless loop of unanswered questions. The case of Pedro Murillo Sanchez and his brother Adan is a somber reflection of the perils faced by many who undertake similar journeys. With no further information available about their whereabouts or what might have happened to them after they crossed into Arizona, their case remains an open and unresolved tragedy, a story of two brothers who embarked on a journey together and have yet to reach a destination.

Last Seen: Sep 14, 2011

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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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10072
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10072 • Found Sep 25, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 62%163 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 69%128 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10459
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'2" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%114 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14499
John Doe — Arizona
UP14499 • Found Jun 30, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%142 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%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 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11595
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona
UP11595 • Found May 8, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%142 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 68%176 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Onion Stand, Tohono O'odham Res, Arizona - unidentified case UP10075 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 64%153 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
76%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 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%95 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
76%Possible
John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP10250
John Doe — Marana, Arizona
UP10250 • Found Nov 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%112 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 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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