In the summer of 2009, a 28-year-old man named Apolonio Parra Lopez vanished under concerning circumstances in Pima County, Arizona. His last known movements trace back to sometime between July 19 and July 31 of that year. Apolonio, a Hispanic male, had reportedly crossed the border from Caborca, Mexico, into the United States at Sasabe, Arizona. It is believed that after crossing the border, he was left in the vicinity of the Casino del Sol.
From that point, his trail went cold, and he has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Apolonio stood between 5'7' and 5'9' tall and weighed between 140 and 170 pounds.
The clothes on his back when he was last seen included blue jeans, an olive green short-sleeved shirt, and a brown sweatshirt. He also wore a black leather belt and a light blue cap. One of the most distinct details about his attire was his brown tennis shoes, possibly of the brand 'flexi,' which had phone numbers written inside them. A noticeable scar on his eyebrow served as a unique physical characteristic. Despite these details, information about his hair and eye color remains unknown, which has added to the difficulty of his case.
The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner took charge of the investigation into Apolonio's disappearance, with a report being filed on August 12, 2009. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP16290. The circumstances surrounding his case highlight the dangers faced by individuals crossing the border. The overview of the case suggests a journey that began in Caborca, led him across the border at Sasabe, and ended with him being left near the Casino del Sol, where his presence in the world seemed to cease. The lack of contact and the vague timeline of his last known whereabouts have left his family with unanswered questions for over a decade.Last Seen: Jul 19, 2009
