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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16182) and 2 other sources
In the quiet border region of Sasabe, Arizona, a family's life was forever altered by the disappearance of 22-year-old Oswaldo Osuna Moreno. Known affectionately as 'Osi' to his loved ones, he was last in contact with his family on December 26, 2008. On that day, he made a phone call home from Santa Ana, Sonora, Mexico, a detail that adds a layer of complexity to his case. It is believed that he may have attempted to cross the border near Sasabe or possibly Nogales. At the time he went missing, Oswaldo was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'10' and 6'0' tall, with a weight ranging from 100 to 300 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Oswaldo's disappearance remain shrouded in uncertainty. The last known description of his attire indicated he was wearing a white shirt and blue pants. A distinguishing physical characteristic noted by his family is the presence of burn scars on his left chest, shoulder, and arm. These details, while specific, have not yet led to a breakthrough in understanding what happened to him after his last phone call. The lack of concrete information has left his family in a state of prolonged ambiguity, grappling with the unknown and the pain of his absence.

The investigation into Oswaldo Osuna Moreno's disappearance is being handled by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office. The case, which was officially reported on March 4, 2009, remains an open and unresolved matter. The passage of time has not diminished the hope of finding answers, though the exact date of his last contact remains somewhat vague. The overview of this case is one of a young man who vanished after a final communication with his family, his last known location being in Mexico, with the belief that he was intending to cross the border into Arizona. The lack of witnesses or further evidence has made this a challenging case, leaving a family to wonder about the fate of their loved one.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 2008

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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 — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8671
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP8671 • Found Jan 25, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Near Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP12073
John Doe — Near Sells, Arizona
UP12073 • Found Jun 18, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–26 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP6372
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
UP6372 • Found Jul 24, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP79930
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
UP79930 • Found Dec 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — west of Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP54646
John Doe — west of Sells, Arizona
UP54646 • Found Nov 17, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Arizona
UP15183 • Found Dec 31, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP14951
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP14951 • Found Aug 20, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP13814
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
UP13814 • Found Jul 24, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP12302
John Doe — Arizona
UP12302 • Found Feb 20, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–33 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
79%Possible
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 22 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%83 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 100–300 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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