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Rosario Pacheco-flores Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Apr 7, 2008

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Victim Details

Created

Nov 18, 2010

Case Added

Mar 25, 2024

First Name

Rosario

Last Name

Pacheco-flores

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Height To

67 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Apr 7, 2008

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

County

Maricopa County

Agency ID

9357

Agency Name

Phoenix Police Department

Agency City

Phoenix

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Maricopa County

Agency Zip Code

85004

Agency Contact

Jared D'Addabbo

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

Agency Phone

6022626151

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2008-80697127A

Agency Report Date

Apr 23, 2008

Primary Agency

Phoenix Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 6, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8657) and 3 other sources

On a spring day in Phoenix, Arizona, a 28-year-old woman named Rosario Pacheco-Flores vanished. It was April 7, 2008, around noon, when she was last seen leaving her home in the area of West Hatcher Road and 15th Avenue. At the time of her disappearance, Rosario was with her boyfriend, Luis Fernando Castillo Villafana, who also went missing and has not been heard from since. When she was last seen, Rosario was wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and black sandals. She is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears, a small round blemish on her back, and a tattoo of three flowers on her lower back.

The circumstances surrounding the disappearance of Rosario and her boyfriend are troubling to investigators, who suspect foul play was involved in their cases. Despite the passage of time, very few details about what might have happened to them have come to light. The lack of information has left their families with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The Phoenix Police Department has been investigating the case since it was reported on April 23, 2008, but the trail has grown cold over the years.

The case of Rosario Pacheco-Flores is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear under mysterious circumstances. With no new leads or evidence, her case remains an open and unresolved investigation. The official classification of her case as one of an endangered missing person underscores the serious concerns for her welfare. The years of not knowing have undoubtedly been agonizing for her loved ones, who continue to hope for answers and closure. The disappearance of both Rosario and Luis remains a complex and unsettling mystery for law enforcement and the Phoenix community.
Last Seen: Apr 7, 2008

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Missing Person / NamUs

Rosario Imelda Pacheco-Flores - The Charley Project

Missing Person Flyer: Rosario Imelda Pacheco-Flores

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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

Jane Doe — Sells, Arizona

UP9038 • Found Jun 23, 2010

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 74%107 mi away, same state

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

77%Possible

Jane Doe — Sells, Arizona

UP10334 • Found Sep 28, 2010

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 74%107 mi away, same state

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

76%Possible

Jane Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona

UP8892 • Found Jun 8, 2011

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 92%41 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Tubac, Arizona

UP10284 • Found Nov 8, 2011

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 67%140 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Stanfield, Arizona

UP8805 • Found Dec 8, 2010

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 92%40 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"

75%Possible

Jane Doe — Santa Rosa, Arizona

UP8144 • Found Jan 23, 2010

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Sex ✓Female

Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 81%78 mi away, same state

TimingFound 22 months after last seen

Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"

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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Rosario Pacheco-flores Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on Apr 7, 2008

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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