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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16252) and 1 other source
In the vast expanse of Arizona, a story of a missing person began to unfold on December 6, 2009. On that day, 37-year-old Jose Francisco Rodriguez Castro, a Hispanic male, was last seen. Details surrounding the exact location of his disappearance within the state remain vague, adding a layer of complexity to the efforts to find him. Standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 200 pounds, Jose has brown hair and distinctive green eyes. A notable physical feature is a mole on the right side of his nose. At the time he went missing, he may have been using the alias Alejandro Romo Garcia. The circumstances of his disappearance are tied to him being last seen while crossing the U.S./Mexico border.

The investigation into Jose's disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. When he was last seen, he was reportedly carrying several important personal documents, including his Voter Registration Card, Birth Certificate, a photo license, vehicle registration, and his passport. This detail suggests he may have had intentions of a journey or transaction that required official identification. The case was formally created in the NamUs database on July 30, 2012, under case number MP16252.

The passage of time has not brought clear answers in the case of Jose Rodriguez Castro. The lack of a specific last known location in Arizona complicates search efforts and public awareness campaigns. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office holds the agency case number FSC MPR 1500 for his file. The case serves as a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and friends in a state of uncertainty. The overview of this case highlights the ambiguous nature of his last known whereabouts and the official efforts that have been made to document and investigate his disappearance since 2009.

Last Seen: Dec 6, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona - unidentified case UP10351
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona
UP10351 • Found Dec 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%95 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12091
John Doe — Arizona
UP12091 • Found Sep 24, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–38 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP10250
John Doe — Marana, Arizona
UP10250 • Found Nov 5, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%112 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8769
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP8769 • Found Sep 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%88 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months 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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