Esau Castaneda Vargas

Missing
Case Description
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Esau was crossing with friends who came back and told his girlfriend what happened. They said he got tired and overheated and couldn't continue. They said he was left at a place called "cerro de las chichis," which was 5 hours before the intersection of I-8 and a highway that led to Maricopa (possibly near Gila Bend). Someone went back for him, and apparently this person died in the desert from diabetes. Esau may have been using the alias, "Agustin Sanchez Nava." There ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 15, 2009
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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Victim Details

    Jul 30, 2012

    Jan 12, 2024

    Esau

    Castaneda Vargas

    35

    20

    64 inches

    66 inches

    160 lbs

    175 lbs

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    Jun 15, 2009

    Lukeville

    Arizona

    Pima County

    4626

    Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

    Tucson

    Arizona

    Pima County

    85714

    2825 East District Street, Arizona

    5207248600

    County

    Medical Examiner

    FSC MPR 890

    2009-07-22

    Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

    Black

    Brown

    Brown


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Does anyone know if Esau has any active social media pages? I would love to follow and connect with ... ...Read More
    05/26/2024
    Has there been a search party organized for Esau? I am concerned about his well-being and hoping tha... ...Read More
    04/06/2024
    Does anyone know where Esau grew up? I'm trying to learn more about his background and can't seem to... ...Read More
    05/02/2023
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