In the border town of Nogales, Arizona, a young man named Manuel German Andrade Gonzalez vanished on March 14, 2010. At 22 years old, he was last seen crossing the border between the United States and Mexico. Gonzalez, a Hispanic male, stood between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches tall, and weighed approximately 170 to 175 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. On the day he disappeared, he was wearing a blue shirt with black stripes, dark blue jeans, and black tennis shoes.
Manuel Andrade Gonzalez had several distinct physical characteristics that set him apart. He had a scar on the left side of his neck and another on his right knee. He also had multiple tattoos: a blue sun on his left shoulder, the word 'Nogalitos' on his neck, and what appeared to be a removed tattoo that left a blue stain on his back near his neck scar. These details, along with the clothing he was last seen in, were reported in the hopes of someone recognizing him. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office is the investigating agency in his case.
The circumstances surrounding Manuel Andrade Gonzalez's disappearance remain unclear. He was last seen at a port of entry, a place of transition and constant movement, which adds a layer of complexity to the investigation. The official report states he was 'last seen crossing the US-Mexico border near Nogales.' Since that day in March 2010, there has been no reported contact with family or friends. His case is a poignant example of the many individuals who go missing from border regions, often leaving families with unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss. The investigation into what happened to Manuel Andrade Gonzalez continues, a quiet and persistent search for a son and a brother who seemingly vanished into thin air.Last Seen: Mar 14, 2010
