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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16326) and 1 other source
In the late summer of 2009, a young man named Pedro Cipriano Tecun vanished under worrying circumstances. He was 24 years old at the time he was last seen on September 1, 2009, in the vicinity of Tucson, Arizona. Pedro, a man of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity with black hair and brown eyes, stood between five feet two inches and five feet four inches tall. Originally from Guatemala, his journey had brought him to the borderlands of the United States, a place where hope and peril often intertwine. His disappearance would leave his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss that would span over a decade.

The details surrounding Pedro's disappearance paint a picture of vulnerability and uncertainty. It is understood that he was in the process of crossing the border when he was last seen. The circumstances suggest a harrowing ordeal, as it is believed he may have been abandoned in the harsh and unforgiving environment of the desert near Tucson. At the time he went missing, he was reportedly wearing a black T-shirt and a green sweatshirt. These few articles of clothing are the last known identifiers of what he was wearing during his final known moments, adding a poignant detail to the sparse narrative of his disappearance. The Pima County Sheriff's Department took on the investigation, tasked with piecing together the events that led to Pedro vanishing.

The case of Pedro Cipriano Tecun is a story marked by ambiguity and the deep-seated worry that comes with a loved one disappearing without a trace. The investigation, managed by the Pima County Sheriff's Department under case number 26 05 13 212, remains a testament to the ongoing search for answers. For his family, the lack of resolution is an enduring ache. The official circumstances of his disappearance highlight the dangers faced by many who undertake similar journeys. The overview of the case is one of a young man who embarked on a journey seeking a different future, only to disappear into the vast expanse of the Arizona desert, leaving behind a silence that continues to echo in the hearts of those who knew him.

Last Seen: Sep 1, 2009

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP12008
John Doe — South Tucson, Arizona
UP12008 • Found May 9, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%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 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8671
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP8671 • Found Jan 25, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Little Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6427
John Doe — Little Tucson, Arizona
UP6427 • Found Oct 9, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
83%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6388
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6388 • Found Sep 12, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–28 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11595
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona
UP11595 • Found May 8, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10459
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%114 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8737
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP8737 • Found Jul 13, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 25–35 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP8670
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
UP8670 • Found May 22, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 97%Est. 25–35 vs 24
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"

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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