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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16439) and 1 other source
In the vast and often harsh landscape of the Arizona desert, a story of uncertainty and quiet anguish began to unfold on April 5, 2010. On that day, Carlos Sanchez Moreno, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen. He was at the US-Mexico border near Lukeville, a small community in Pima County, Arizona. At the time of his disappearance, Carlos was described as being between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing between 170 and 190 pounds. He had blond or strawberry blond hair and distinctive light brown, honey-colored eyes. His appearance was also marked by a few scars, including three small cuts in one of his eyebrows, and a tattoo of a woman's name on his back. The day he vanished, the specific clothes he was wearing were not publicly documented, adding another layer of difficulty to the search for him.

The circumstances surrounding Carlos Sanchez Moreno's disappearance are sparse, with the only available detail being that he was last seen crossing the border. This lack of information created a challenging starting point for any investigation. The official report of his disappearance was made to the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office on April 13, 2010, eight days after he was last seen. The case was later entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on July 30, 2012, further amplifying the call for any information that could lead to answers. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office holds the agency case number FSC MPR 1635 for this ongoing investigation.

Years have passed since Carlos Sanchez Moreno was last seen, and his case remains unresolved. The initial report and subsequent entry into national databases represent the formal efforts to locate him, but the trail has grown cold with the passage of time. The brief and stark description of his last known moments paints a picture of a journey interrupted, a life paused without explanation. For his family and those who knew him, the lack of closure is a persistent ache. The case of Carlos Sanchez Moreno serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear near the border, their stories often unheard and their fates unknown, leaving behind a void of information and a family waiting for any news.

Last Seen: Apr 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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Near Papago Farms, Arizona - unidentified case UP12294
John Doe — Near Papago Farms, Arizona
UP12294 • Found Oct 26, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%49 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 82%136 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14730
John Doe — Arizona
UP14730 • Found Sep 7, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP13867
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP13867 • Found Dec 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14066
John Doe — Arizona
UP14066 • Found Oct 21, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP10439
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP10439 • Found May 1, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Papago, Arizona - unidentified case UP9196
John Doe — Papago, Arizona
UP9196 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP8757
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP8757 • Found Aug 20, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona - unidentified case UP106624
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona
UP106624 • Found Feb 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP54288
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona
UP54288 • Found Jul 23, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"

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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