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Elvira Ramirez Tomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sasabe, Arizona on Aug 29, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Elvira

Ramirez Tomas

52

37

63 inches

145 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Aug 29, 2011

Sasabe

Arizona

Pima County

5092

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 1928

Jun 10, 2011

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Black

Black

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16848) and 3 other sources
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, many stories of hope and despair unfold. One such story is that of Elvira Ramirez Tomas, a 37-year-old Hispanic female who vanished in the late summer of 2011. On August 29th of that year, she spoke with her family for what would be the last time. The following day, she was seen near Sasabe, Arizona, a small, unincorporated community on the U.S.-Mexico border in Pima County. At the time of her disappearance, Elvira was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds, with black hair and black eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Elvira's disappearance are fraught with the peril that marks many border crossings. She was last seen traversing the international boundary, a journey undertaken by many in search of a different life. The details of what transpired after she crossed into the United States remain unknown. Her family, after that final phone call, was left with only silence and the heavy weight of uncertainty. The official investigation into her disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office.

Distinctive physical features that might aid in her identification include a scar approximately 10 centimeters in length near her belly button and pierced ears. When she was last seen, it is believed she was wearing earrings. Despite the passage of time, Elvira's case remains open. The lack of new information or significant leads has left her family without answers. The narrative of Elvira Ramirez Tomas is a poignant reminder of the ambiguous loss faced by countless families whose loved ones have disappeared in the borderlands, a story of a journey that began with hope and ended in an enduring mystery.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 2011

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  • Elvira Ramirez Tomas - The Charley Project
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP10284
    Jane Doe — Tubac, Arizona
    UP10284 • Found Nov 8, 2011
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP160999
    Jane Doe — Vamori, Arizona
    UP160999 • Found Mar 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP80660
    Unidentified Person — Vamori, Arizona
    UP80660 • Found Nov 25, 2020
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    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Vamori Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP10409
    Jane Doe — Vamori Village, Arizona
    UP10409 • Found Mar 24, 2012
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP85566
    Jane Doe — Vamori, Arizona
    UP85566 • Found Jun 28, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'0"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12743
    Jane Doe — Arizona
    UP12743 • Found Jun 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%4'10" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Covered Wells, Arizona - unidentified case UP10772
    Jane Doe — Covered Wells, Arizona
    UP10772 • Found Nov 13, 2012
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'1"–5'8" vs 5'3"
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Nogales, Arizona - unidentified case UP132769
    Jane Doe — Nogales, Arizona
    UP132769 • Found Jul 21, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 77%Est. 26–35 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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    Did anyone see the CCTV footage of Elvira crossing near Sasabe? I’m just trying to piece together... ...Read More
    09/23/2024
    Hey everyone, I've been following Elvira's case closely, and something that's been on my mind is the... ...Read More
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