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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP462) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 1999, a 38-year-old man named Gaudencio Carbajal vanished from his home in Phoenix, Arizona. On March 17th of that year, he was last seen at his residence in the area of 2200 North 47th Drive. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a long-sleeve, button-down beige shirt with a collar, khaki pants, and size 9 black athletic shoes. His family expressed their belief that he might be lost and confused. This was not the first time Gaudencio, who was also known by the nickname Lencho, had left his home; he had previously traveled to Mexico and other parts of the United States.

Gaudencio Carbajal is described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood between 5'6' and 5'8' tall and weighed between 260 and 270 pounds. He has several distinguishing physical characteristics that could aid in his identification. Notably, he is missing his two upper front teeth. He also has two pink, oval-shaped burn marks, each about the size of a silver dollar, on both of his wrists, and a small mark, the size of a pen point, on his right eyelid. It is also known that he lives with paranoid schizophrenia, which could contribute to a state of disorientation.

The disappearance of Gaudencio Carbajal has remained an unresolved case for many years, leaving his loved ones without answers. The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency for his case, which was filed under the number 90460315. Despite the passage of time, the search for Gaudencio continues, with his information logged in national missing persons' databases. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are still unclear, with few details available beyond his last known location and his family's concerns for his well-being. The enduring hope is that someone, somewhere, will recognize him and provide the information needed to bring him home.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 1999

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1971
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1971 • Found Apr 7, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 34%160 lb vs 260–270 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2036
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2036 • Found Jul 26, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8769
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP8769 • Found Sep 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6369
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6369 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona
UP7153 • Found Jun 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 77%203 lb vs 260–270 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP15974
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP15974 • Found May 24, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38
Race 60%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 66%190 lb vs 260–270 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — White Horse Pass Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6418
John Doe — White Horse Pass Village, Arizona
UP6418 • Found Jul 28, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP4938
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP4938 • Found Sep 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Weight 0%119 lb vs 260–270 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP5451
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP5451 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown

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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