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Juan Benitez Villa Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Jul 12, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Juan

Benitez Villa

61

46

63 inches

155 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 12, 2011

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

5054

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 1898

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 23, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16803) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2011, a 46-year-old man named Juan Benitez Villa disappeared under circumstances that remain unclear. On July 12th of that year, he was last seen near Nogales, Arizona, a city that sits on the border between the United States and Mexico. His case is documented under the number MP16803. At the time he went missing, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing around 155 pounds.

Details regarding the specific events leading up to Juan Benitez Villa's disappearance are sparse. The primary information available states that he was last seen while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. He had several distinctive physical features that could aid in his identification, including a scar on his left eyebrow and a large mole situated between his eyebrows. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black and navy blue sweatshirt, navy blue jeans in a size 34, and black socks with black shoes.

He was also carrying a few personal items, including a black backpack, a black wallet, and a black hat with the words 'movimiento territorial' printed on it. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. An overview of the case reveals a man who vanished while in transit between two countries, leaving behind only a basic description and a list of his last known possessions. The lack of detailed information about his intended destination or the reason for his border crossing adds to the mystery surrounding his case. His disappearance remains an unresolved issue, a source of uncertainty for those who may be awaiting his return.
Last Seen: Jul 12, 2011

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  • Missing Person: Juan Benitez Villa

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    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 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 93%176 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14474
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP14474 • Found Oct 21, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Near Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP12313
    John Doe — Near Arivaca, Arizona
    UP12313 • Found Nov 27, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona - unidentified case UP122524
    John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona
    UP122524 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP10791
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP10791 • Found Nov 12, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Picture Rocks, Arizona - unidentified case UP10503
    John Doe — Picture Rocks, Arizona
    UP10503 • Found Jan 10, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona - unidentified case UP122557
    John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona
    UP122557 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP80342
    John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
    UP80342 • Found Sep 21, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — west of Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP61528
    John Doe — west of Arivaca, Arizona
    UP61528 • Found Jul 19, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14411
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP14411 • Found Jun 13, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 33%96 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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