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Onesimo Bravo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Altar, Arizona on Apr 15, 2011

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Nov 9, 2016

Onesimo

Bravo

56

41

69 inches

71 inches

165 lbs

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 15, 2011

Altar

Arizona

Pima County

12097

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Tucson

Arizona

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FSC MPR 1853

Jun 29, 2011

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Black

Black

Black

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16743) and 1 other source
On April 15, 2011, Onesimo Lopez Bravo, a 41-year-old Hispanic male, vanished under troubling circumstances. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being between 5'9' and 5'11' tall and weighing between 165 and 175 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He also used the alias Leonel Rios Beltran. The last known contact with Bravo was a phone call he made to his family from Altar, a town in Pima County, Arizona. He was reportedly in the process of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border when he went missing.

The specifics of what happened to Bravo after that final phone call remain largely unknown to the public. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are noted as not being for public view, adding a layer of complexity to the case. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner took the official report of his disappearance on June 29, 2011, over two months after he was last heard from. Distinctive physical features noted in his file include a scar on his foot and pierced ears.

The investigation into Onesimo Bravo's disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on July 30, 2012. Over the years, there have been no public updates regarding his whereabouts or the status of the investigation. The case serves as a somber reminder of the perils faced by individuals crossing the border and the lingering uncertainty that families of the missing endure.
Last Seen: Apr 15, 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.

    83%Moderate
    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 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP15182
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP15182 • Found Dec 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP9335
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona
    UP9335 • Found Sep 9, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP11971
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP11971 • Found Jul 28, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Picacho, Arizona - unidentified case UP10351
    John Doe — Picacho, Arizona
    UP10351 • Found Dec 29, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP136035
    John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
    UP136035 • Found Nov 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — west of Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP54646
    John Doe — west of Sells, Arizona
    UP54646 • Found Nov 17, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP11297
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP11297 • Found Apr 28, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11275
    John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona
    UP11275 • Found Jul 1, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 82%133 lb vs 165–175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8928
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP8928 • Found Jul 10, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen

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