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Jorge Avila Avila Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lukeville, Arizona on Jun 28, 2009

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Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Jorge

Avila Avila

53

36

68 inches

175 lbs

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 28, 2009

Lukeville

Arizona

Pima County

4639

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 1510

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 19, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16269) and 2 other sources
In the vast and often harsh landscape of the Arizona desert, the story of Jorge Avila Avila's disappearance began on June 28, 2009. At 36 years old, he was last seen in Lukeville, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border in Pima County. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are sparse, with reports simply stating he was seen crossing the border. After that, his trail went cold, leaving his family with unanswered questions and the start of a long and painful wait for information.

The official investigation into Jorge's disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. A significant and distinguishing feature noted in his case file is a tattoo of the Virgen de Guadalupe on his back. His hair and eyes were both brown. At the time he went missing, he stood at a height of five feet eight inches and weighed between 175 and 180 pounds. Despite these details, the lack of information regarding the clothing he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him has made the search even more challenging for investigators.

Years have passed since Jorge Avila Avila was last seen, and his case remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation. The Pima County Medical Examiner's Office continues to hold the case file, hoping for a new lead or a piece of evidence that might shed light on what happened to him after he crossed the border on that summer day. For his loved ones, the lack of closure is a heavy burden, a story without an ending. The overview of this case is one of ambiguity and enduring uncertainty, a narrative defined by the absence of its central figure and the lingering question of his fate.
Last Seen: Jun 28, 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Lukeville, Arizona - unidentified case UP6395
    John Doe — Lukeville, Arizona
    UP6395 • Found Oct 20, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Lukeville, Arizona - unidentified case UP11061
    John Doe — Lukeville, Arizona
    UP11061 • Found Nov 22, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP9335
    John Doe — Kupt Village, Arizona
    UP9335 • Found Sep 9, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP8756
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
    UP8756 • Found Feb 25, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Why, Arizona - unidentified case UP14766
    John Doe — Why, Arizona
    UP14766 • Found Aug 22, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11275
    John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona
    UP11275 • Found Jul 1, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 73%133 lb vs 175–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Go Vu, Arizona - unidentified case UP8752
    John Doe — Go Vu, Arizona
    UP8752 • Found Sep 7, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP9621
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP9621 • Found Jul 13, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP9045
    John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
    UP9045 • Found Mar 12, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 22–35 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Charco Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6393
    John Doe — Charco Village, Arizona
    UP6393 • Found Oct 15, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–44 vs 36
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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