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Filemon Martinez Caballero Missing Person Case

Last seen in Douglas, Arizona on May 20, 2002

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2012

Jul 24, 2023

Filemon

Martinez Caballero

51

27

65 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

May 20, 2002

Douglas

Arizona

Cochise County

4239

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

85714

2825 East District Street, Arizona

5207248600

County

Medical Examiner

FSC MPR 793

Feb 2, 2009

Pima County Medical Examiner's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15700) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2002, a young man named Filemon Martinez Caballero, also known as Fernando Martinez Caballero, vanished under concerning circumstances. At the age of 27, the Hispanic/Latino male was last seen on May 20, 2002, in the border city of Douglas, Arizona. The specific details surrounding the exact date and the events leading up to his disappearance remain somewhat vague, adding to the distress of those who knew him. What is known is that his last reported location was near the U.S.-Mexico border, a place of constant transition and movement, where his trail went cold.

Filemon stood at approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed around 150 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. His loved ones remember distinct physical characteristics that set him apart, including black markings on his legs, hands, and neck resulting from dermatitis. A particularly notable feature was a scar on the left side of his forehead, uniquely shaped like the number '7'. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing pants, size 32-34, and size 6 shoes. These personal details paint a picture of the man who disappeared, a person with a distinct presence and identity.

The investigation into Filemon's disappearance was officially reported to the Pima County Medical Examiner's Office years later, on February 2, 2009. The case, logged under the number MP15700, has remained open, a lingering question for both law enforcement and his family. The circumstances of his disappearance, last seen while crossing the border, present a challenging scenario for investigators. Without witnesses or further evidence, the narrative of what happened to Filemon Martinez Caballero abruptly ends, leaving a void filled with uncertainty and the hope that one day, answers will come to light.
Last Seen: May 20, 2002

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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Elfrida, Arizona - unidentified case UP8987
    John Doe — Elfrida, Arizona
    UP8987 • Found Dec 2, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Douglas, Arizona - unidentified case UP8958
    John Doe — Douglas, Arizona
    UP8958 • Found Aug 28, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–44 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6462
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP6462 • Found Jul 15, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 45%99 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Red Rock, Arizona - unidentified case UP6595
    John Doe — Red Rock, Arizona
    UP6595 • Found Oct 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 24–46 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%135 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076
    John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona
    UP12076 • Found Jul 5, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 66%147 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP9479
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP9479 • Found Apr 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 15–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Ft Huachuca, Arizona
    UP9984 • Found Aug 20, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5457
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP5457 • Found Jul 29, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Palominas, Arizona - unidentified case UP8441
    John Doe — Palominas, Arizona
    UP8441 • Found Jan 30, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 18–25 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP6494
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP6494 • Found Apr 25, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 43%98 lb vs 150 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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