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Arzabido Sanchez Chacon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Arivaca, Arizona on Jul 25, 2005

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jun 11, 2024

Arzabido

Sanchez Chacon

50

29

62 inches

70 inches

100 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 25, 2005

Arivaca

Arizona

Pima County

4334

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 476

Jul 30, 2005

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15849) and 1 other source
In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of the Arizona desert, a story of uncertainty and loss began to unfold on July 25, 2005. On that day, a 29-year-old man named Arzabido Sanchez Chacon was last seen in the area south of Arivaca, a small community in Pima County. He was in the process of a journey, attempting to cross the border between the United States and Mexico. It was here, in this remote stretch of land, that his path took a desperate turn, and communication with him was lost, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.

Arzabido was a man with distinct features that set him apart. He had a scar on his left calf and an earring in his left ear. On his right calf, he wore a tattoo of an eagle, a permanent marking that told a small part of his story. When he was last seen, he was dressed in black pants, a black shirt, and a green military-style jacket, with brown shoes on his feet. These articles of clothing are the last known tangible connections to the moment he vanished, painting a picture of his final known hours for those who continue to search for answers.

The circumstances surrounding Arzabido Sanchez Chacon's disappearance are harrowing; he was reportedly left behind by his group during the border crossing. This single detail casts a somber light on his case, suggesting a situation of extreme vulnerability in a dangerous environment. His case is documented by the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office, a silent testament to a life interrupted. Without any further information or leads, the narrative of what happened to Arzabido after he was left behind remains incomplete, a story of a young man who embarked on a journey and simply disappeared into the Arizona landscape.
Last Seen: Jul 25, 2005

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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 — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP5378
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
    UP5378 • Found Nov 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP5416
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP5416 • Found Apr 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 29
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 100–200 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP5076
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
    UP5076 • Found Feb 25, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP5332
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
    UP5332 • Found Dec 26, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6743
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP6743 • Found Dec 15, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 29–43 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 100–200 lb
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP5152
    John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona
    UP5152 • Found Nov 29, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP5590
    John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
    UP5590 • Found Nov 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–36 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP5335
    John Doe — Tubac, Arizona
    UP5335 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Tumacacori, Arizona - unidentified case UP5371
    John Doe — Tumacacori, Arizona
    UP5371 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'2"–5'10"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP5423
    John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
    UP5423 • Found Mar 22, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 29
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'2"–5'10"

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