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Ana Ramirez Recinos Missing Person Case

Last seen in Desert Area Between Casa Grande And Yuma, Arizona on May 10, 2007

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Jul 24, 2023

Ana

Ramirez Recinos

38

19

60 inches

65 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

May 10, 2007

Desert Area Between Casa Grande And Yuma

Arizona

Pima County

4426

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 570

Jun 27, 2007

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Black

Black

Oct 9, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15956) and 2 other sources
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a young woman’s journey took a desperate turn, leaving her family with unanswered questions and an enduring sense of loss. Ana Maria Ramirez Recinos, a 19-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen on May 10, 2007. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being between 5'0' and 5'5' tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. She was reportedly wearing all black clothing when she vanished into the desolate expanse somewhere between Casa Grande and Yuma.

The circumstances surrounding Ana's disappearance are harrowing. It is believed that she was abandoned by 'coyotes,' human smugglers who facilitate illegal border crossings, in the treacherous desert terrain. This last known detail of her story paints a grim picture of a young woman left to fend for herself in an environment known for its extreme temperatures and perilous conditions. The report of her disappearance was not made until over a month later, on June 27, 2007, to the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.

The case of Ana Ramirez Recinos is a poignant reminder of the human element often lost in broader discussions of immigration and border security. Her story is one of a young life abruptly and mysteriously cut short, leaving a void in the lives of those who knew her. The investigation, logged under case number FSC MPR 570 by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office, remains a somber file. With no new leads or information publicly available, Ana's case has grown cold, her fate in the Arizona desert an unanswered question. The overview of her case speaks to a tragic and all-too-common narrative of vulnerability and exploitation at the border, a story that for Ana, has no known ending.
Last Seen: May 10, 2007

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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.

    85%Strong
    Jane Doe — Red Rock, Arizona - unidentified case UP4921
    Jane Doe — Red Rock, Arizona
    UP4921 • Found Sep 11, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 100%159 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP6412
    Jane Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
    UP6412 • Found Jul 13, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 32%98 lb vs 160 lb
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction (Three Points), Arizona - unidentified case UP5150
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction (Three Points), Arizona
    UP5150 • Found May 26, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Amado, Arizona - unidentified case UP6406
    Jane Doe — Amado, Arizona
    UP6406 • Found Nov 12, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP9460
    Jane Doe — Arizona
    UP9460 • Found Feb 12, 2009
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Weight 53%210 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP5073
    Jane Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP5073 • Found Sep 23, 2008
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Picacho Peak, Arizona - unidentified case UP5573
    Jane Doe — Picacho Peak, Arizona
    UP5573 • Found Nov 17, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–19 vs 19
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP94185
    Jane Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
    UP94185 • Found Jul 15, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP12296
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona
    UP12296 • Found Jan 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 19–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP12295
    Jane Doe — Near Marana, Arizona
    UP12295 • Found Jan 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'5"

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