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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

Victim Details

Created

Jul 30, 2012

Case Added

Jul 24, 2023

First Name

Ana

Last Name

Ramirez Recinos

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

65 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

May 10, 2007

City

Desert Area Between Casa Grande And Yuma

State

Arizona

County

Pima County

Agency ID

4426

Agency Name

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Agency City

Tucson

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Pima County

Agency Zip Code

85714

Agency Address

2825 East District Street, Arizona

Agency Phone

5207248600

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Medical Examiner

Agency Case #

FSC MPR 570

Agency Report Date

Jun 27, 2007

Primary Agency

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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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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Missing Person / NamUs

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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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Ana Ramirez Recinos Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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