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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16519) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2010, a 41-year-old man named Bartolo Diaz Ortiz vanished under perplexing circumstances while attempting to cross the border into Arizona. On June 5th, he was traveling with two other individuals when they were apprehended. According to his companions, Mr. Diaz Ortiz was taken to a hospital for reasons that have not been publicly detailed. This was the last time anyone reported seeing him. His case is a distressing example of the dangers and uncertainties faced by those undertaking such journeys, leaving his family with unanswered questions and a painful void.

The narrative provided by his fellow travelers is the only known account of his last known movements. They reported that after they were taken into detention, they inquired about Mr. Diaz Ortiz's well-being. It was then that they were devastatingly informed he had passed away. However, there appears to be no official public record or confirmation of this, leaving the actual events and Mr. Diaz Ortiz's fate shrouded in mystery. This lack of verifiable information has undoubtedly compounded the suffering of his loved ones, who are left to grapple with conflicting and unconfirmed reports.

The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office is listed as the investigating agency in his case. Bartolo Diaz Ortiz is described as a Hispanic/Latino male with black hair and brown eyes. He stood at 64 inches tall and weighed between 170 and 180 pounds. A scar on the right side of his back is noted as a distinctive physical feature. The official circumstances of his disappearance remain vague, with the account of him being taken to a hospital and later reported as deceased by his companions being the primary lead. The case of Bartolo Diaz Ortiz is a heart-wrenching story that underscores the vulnerabilities and potential for tragedy during border crossings, leaving a family to navigate a labyrinth of uncertainty and grief.

Last Seen: Jun 5, 2010

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP8606
John Doe — Marana, Arizona
UP8606 • Found Sep 17, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%112 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
Weight 70%126 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%69 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 94%203 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%142 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP88971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP88971 • Found Dec 3, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'1" vs 5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP12917
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona
UP12917 • Found Jul 15, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 64%154 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%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 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%119 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP8703
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP8703 • Found Jul 12, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 64%155 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Big Fields Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP80776
John Doe — Big Fields Village, Arizona
UP80776 • Found Jan 16, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Near Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP51308
John Doe — Near Robles Junction, Arizona
UP51308 • Found Apr 13, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Covered Wells and South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP10921 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 67%142 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"

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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