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Case Description
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Last seen crossing the U.S.-Mexico border near Sasabe, Arizona. The family was told that she was abandoned with three other people after two days and two nights of walking. They were left behind several miles West of highway 86.
Last Seen: Jul 22, 2011
Last Seen: Jul 22, 2011
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Jul 30, 2012
Jul 24, 2023
Maria Elena
Lopez Velasquez
51
38
63 inches
64 inches
140 lbs
150 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
Jul 22, 2011
Sasabe
Arizona
Pima County
202
5058
Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
Tucson
Arizona
Pima County
85714
2825 East District Street, Arizona
5207248600
County
Medical Examiner
FSC MPR 1902
2011-08-18
Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
Black
Black
Black
11/25/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
I'm really puzzled by the decision to leave them behind. Does anyone have more details on why that m... ...Read More
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Has anyone looked into the weather conditions during the time she and the others were abandoned? The... ...Read More
12/15/2023
12/15/2023
I’ve been following this case closely, and I’m curious if anyone knows more about the conditions... ...Read More
02/03/2023
02/03/2023
