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Orlando Delfino-salinas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sells, Arizona on May 5, 2009

Victim Details

Jul 30, 2010

Aug 2, 2019

Orlando

Delfino-salinas

31

14

66 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 5, 2009

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

30446

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

85634

Karin Ashby

Detective

PO Box 189, Arizona

5203833275

Tribal

Law Enforcement

http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/public-safety/police-department/

091022137

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Black

Black

Black

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7788) and 1 other source
On May 5, 2009, 14-year-old Orlando Delfino-Salinas, a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, was last seen. While he officially went missing from El Ciruelo, Mexico, his case is being handled by the Tohono O'odham Nation Police Department in Sells, Arizona, as it is believed he may be in that state. At the time of his disappearance, Orlando stood at five feet six inches tall and weighed approximately 200 pounds. He has black hair and what are described as black eyes.

Orlando has several distinct physical characteristics that could aid in his identification. He has a scar on his left eyebrow. Additionally, he has a birthmark on the right side of his head that causes a patch of his hair to be white. On the day he vanished, he was wearing a blue t-shirt and a gray sweatshirt. For footwear, he had on black and red tennis shoes. It was also noted that he was carrying his birth certificate and his school identification card in his pocket, suggesting he may have been planning to travel or prove his identity for some purpose.

The circumstances surrounding Orlando's disappearance remain unclear, and his case is complex due to the international element, with him last being seen in Mexico but with strong ties to Arizona. The Tohono O'odham Nation Police Department's involvement underscores the belief that he may have crossed the border and could be within their jurisdiction. Over the years, organizations like the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children have created age-progressed photos to show what Orlando might look like as he has grown older, in the hope that someone might recognize him. The investigation into his whereabouts is ongoing, leaving his family with unanswered questions about what happened to the teenage boy who vanished over a decade ago.
Last Seen: May 5, 2009

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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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16418
    John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona
    UP16418 • Found May 15, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%20 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sells vicinity, Arizona - unidentified case UP6996
    John Doe — Sells vicinity, Arizona
    UP6996 • Found Nov 28, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–19 vs 14
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona - unidentified case UP10653
    John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona
    UP10653 • Found Jun 23, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–19 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 0%100 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP92525
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona
    UP92525 • Found May 31, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona
    UP11385 • Found May 28, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP10786
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP10786 • Found Apr 28, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 14 when missing
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sil Nakya, Arizona - unidentified case UP96015
    John Doe — Sil Nakya, Arizona
    UP96015 • Found Jul 26, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 14 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP91556
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP91556 • Found Apr 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 14 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP87006
    John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
    UP87006 • Found Aug 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 14 when missing
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone, I was just thinking about how many cases seem to involve cross-border issues, and... ...Read More
    10/05/2023
    Has anyone looked into why the Tohono O'Odham Nation Police Department is involved in Orlando's case... ...Read More
    04/11/2023
    Has anyone looked into why the Tohono O'Odham Nation Police Department in Arizona is getting... ...Read More
    02/13/2023

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