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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16408) and 1 other source
In the border town of Nogales, Arizona, a young man's disappearance has left his family searching for answers for over a decade. Jesus Montiel Valdez, a 21-year-old male, was last seen on March 6, 2010. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5'7' and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds, with blond or strawberry blond hair and green eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, with the only detail being that he was last seen crossing the U.S./Mexico border. He was reportedly wearing a red T-shirt with white stripes, black 'washed out' jeans, and white tennis shoes in a size 8.5. His case was officially reported to the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office on April 12, 2010.

Jesus has several distinct physical features that his family hoped would aid in his identification. These include a scar on one of his elbows and another on his forehead. He also has multiple tattoos, including the name 'Kevin' and the phrase 'Hecho en Nogalito' on the top of his left shoulder. On the right side of his back, he has a tattoo of a devil, which covers a previous tattoo of the number '7'. Additionally, the name 'Karina' is tattooed on his right arm. He also went by the nicknames Daniel and Omar Montiel Valdez.

The investigation into the disappearance of Jesus Valdez is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. Over the years, there has been little to no public information released regarding any potential leads or developments in his case. His family has been left in a state of uncertainty, holding onto hope for any information that might bring them closure. The lack of progress in the case highlights the painful ambiguity that many families of missing persons endure, a continuous cycle of waiting and wondering about the fate of their loved one. The overview of this case is one of a young man who vanished at the border, leaving behind a family with unanswered questions and a search for truth that continues to this day.

Last Seen: Mar 6, 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 — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP10663
John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
UP10663 • Found Jul 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP13814
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
UP13814 • Found Jul 24, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Kino Springs, Arizona - unidentified case UP131896
John Doe — Kino Springs, Arizona
UP131896 • Found Jun 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP104178
John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
UP104178 • Found Mar 3, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
John Doe — San Simon, Arizona - unidentified case UP8741
John Doe — San Simon, Arizona
UP8741 • Found Sep 28, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 23–32 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Hereford, Arizona - unidentified case UP94000
John Doe — Hereford, Arizona
UP94000 • Found Nov 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP79930
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
UP79930 • Found Dec 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Topawa Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP75653
John Doe — Topawa Village, Arizona
UP75653 • Found Oct 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'7"
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 95%Est. 28–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 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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