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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16141) and 2 other sources
On July 6, 2008, in the East Mesa area of Arizona, 34-year-old Margarito Giron Perez was seen for the last time. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing between five feet five inches and five feet seven inches tall, with a weight ranging from 150 to 170 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. On the day he vanished, he was reportedly wearing a green, avocado-colored shirt, Levi's pants, and white tennis shoes, an ordinary outfit for a summer day that gave no hint of the mystery that would follow. His disappearance left his family and friends in a state of profound uncertainty, searching for answers about what happened to him.

Investigators and family members have highlighted several distinct physical features in the hope that they might lead to his identification. Margarito has a noticeable scar on his left leg from a previous chainsaw injury. In addition to this, he has a large brown birthmark located on his back. These permanent marks are key identifiers that could be crucial in resolving his case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are vague, with official reports simply stating that he was last seen in Mesa. This lack of a detailed timeline or a specific event leading up to his disappearance has made the investigation challenging for the Mesa Police Department, which is handling the case.

The years since Margarito Giron Perez went missing have been filled with lingering questions and an ongoing search for information. For his loved ones, the passage of time does not heal the wound of not knowing his fate, and they continue to hope for any news that might bring closure. The case of Margarito Giron Perez is a heart-wrenching example of a person who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving a family to grapple with an enduring mystery. The overview of this case highlights the sudden and unexplained absence of a man from his life and community, and the persistent, though challenging, effort to uncover the truth of what occurred on that July day.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP8606
John Doe — Marana, Arizona
UP8606 • Found Sep 17, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 90%126 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — White Horse Pass Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6418
John Doe — White Horse Pass Village, Arizona
UP6418 • Found Jul 28, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6369
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6369 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP5133
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP5133 • Found Aug 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 34
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8769
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP8769 • Found Sep 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 79%203 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10459
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Weight 75%114 lb vs 150–170 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Papago, Arizona - unidentified case UP9196
John Doe — Papago, Arizona
UP9196 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Cockleburr Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6377
John Doe — Cockleburr Village, Arizona
UP6377 • Found Aug 2, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
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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