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Rafael Talavera

Missing
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Rafael was last seen crossing the border near Nogales, Arizona.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 2009
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  • Missing Person / NamUs
    • Victim Details

    Jul 30, 2012

    Mar 15, 2016

    Rafael

    Talavera

    45

    30

    72 inches

    74 inches

    160 lbs

    180 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    Aug 25, 2009

    Nogales

    Arizona

    Santa Cruz County

    216

    4712

    Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

    Tucson

    Arizona

    ,

    FSC MPR 1543

    Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    11/28/2025


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