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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16420) and 2 other sources
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a story of uncertainty and quiet heartache began to unfold. Jesus Guadalupe Nunez, a 28-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on March 16, 2010. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'10' and 5'11' and weighed approximately 190 to 200 pounds. His brown hair and brown eyes were common features, but he was distinguished by a heart tattoo on the right side of his chest, just above the nipple, and another tattoo of half a bracelet on his left calf. The last known location for Jesus was Sasabe, a small, unincorporated community in Pima County, Arizona, situated on the U.S.-Mexico border. The circumstances surrounding his last appearance are sparse, with the only detail being that he was seen crossing the border.

The day he vanished, Jesus was wearing a brick-red shirt, Levi's blue jeans, and a brown leather jacket with a warm lamb's wool interior, suggesting he was prepared for the fluctuating temperatures of the desert. He also wore black shoes and a black belt. He had a moustache at the time. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office opened a case for him on May 28, 2010, under the agency case number FSC MPR 1618. Despite the passage of time, the case remains a quiet testament to the many who have disappeared in the borderlands, leaving behind unanswered questions and a family left to wonder about the fate of their loved one.

The official narrative of Jesus Nunez's disappearance is a brief and somber one, a story echoed in the cases of many others who have vanished in the border region. The lack of detailed information regarding his last known moments creates a void for his family and for those who seek to understand what happened. The investigation, led by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office, holds the few details that are known about Jesus's case. His physical descriptors, his tattoos, and the clothes he wore on that March day are the tangible pieces of a puzzle that remains incomplete. The overview of this case is one of profound ambiguity, a young man who embarked on a journey across a border and was never heard from again, leaving a lasting silence in his wake.

Last Seen: Mar 16, 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 — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP14951
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP14951 • Found Aug 20, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12302
John Doe — Arizona
UP12302 • Found Feb 20, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–33 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
79%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 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — Arizona
UP15183 • Found Dec 31, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — New Fields, Arizona - unidentified case UP8795
John Doe — New Fields, Arizona
UP8795 • Found Nov 19, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–37 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
78%Possible
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP109162
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP109162 • Found Sep 16, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — near Queen's Well, Arizona - unidentified case UP54498
John Doe — near Queen's Well, Arizona
UP54498 • Found Jan 2, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–36 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%54 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
78%Possible
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 95%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%53 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — west of Cowlic Village, Arizona
UP53098 • Found Feb 3, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Near Choulic Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16478
John Doe — Near Choulic Village, Arizona
UP16478 • Found Sep 12, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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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