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Juan Lopez Vail

Missing
Case Description
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Juan was left in the desert on the 1st of September because he could not continue walking. He also goes by the name Francisco Ruiz Lucero.
Last Seen: Sep 01, 2009
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  • Missing Person / NamUs
    • Victim Details

    Jul 30, 2012

    Aug 12, 2020

    Juan

    Lopez Vail

    53

    38

    60 inches

    62 inches

    100 lbs

    300 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    Sep 01, 2009

    Unknown

    Arizona

    Pima County

    179

    4716

    Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

    Tucson

    Arizona

    ,

    FSC MPR 977

    2009-10-23

    Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    12/03/2025


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    06/18/2024
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