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Maria Elena Lopez Velasquez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sasabe, Arizona on Jul 22, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Maria Elena

Lopez Velasquez

52

38

63 inches

64 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jul 22, 2011

Sasabe

Arizona

Pima County

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

07/07/2026


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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

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    Maria Elena Lopez Velasquez has been missing since... ...Read More
    04/19/2026

    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
    Has anyone looked into the weather conditions during the time she and the others were abandoned? The... ...Read More
    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
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