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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149858) and 1 other source
The disappearance of 21-year-old Victor Humberto Cabrera-Montoya on November 19, 2020, launched a distressing mystery for his family. The young man, a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds, was last known to be in the vicinity of Gila Bend, Arizona. His case began when his aunt reported him missing, creating a void of information and a well of concern for his loved ones after he was not seen or heard from following his journey across the border from Sinaloa, Mexico, into the United States.

The circumstances surrounding Victor's vanishing are particularly troubling. After his initial disappearance, his family received an anonymous tip that escalated their fears. The unverified information suggested that Victor was being held against his will somewhere in Gila Bend. This alarming development painted a grim picture of his possible fate, shifting the focus of the case from a simple missing person report to a potential abduction. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation, logging his case under the number IR20032721, and he was officially listed as a missing person in both the National Crime Information Center and the Arizona Crime Information Center.

Despite the passage of time, the whereabouts of Victor Cabrera-Montoya remain unknown, and his case is an active and open investigation. The anonymous tip, while providing a potential lead, has not publicly resulted in his discovery, leaving a painful and unresolved situation for his family. The overview of this case highlights a young man who disappeared after crossing into a new country, with the added terrifying element of a possible kidnapping. The lack of concrete answers or significant breakthroughs has left a lingering sense of uncertainty and a family waiting for any news regarding Victor's fate.

Last Seen: Nov 19, 2020

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP80720
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP80720 • Found Nov 29, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–32 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 days after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona - unidentified case UP88232
John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona
UP88232 • Found Sep 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP81707
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP81707 • Found May 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 65%Est. 15–18 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP131765
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP131765 • Found Jul 1, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP158272
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP158272 • Found Mar 26, 2026
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Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP98380
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona
UP98380 • Found Nov 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Ahan Owuch, Arizona - unidentified case UP93691
John Doe — Ahan Owuch, Arizona
UP93691 • Found Jun 19, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Itak, Arizona - unidentified case UP88822
John Doe — Itak, Arizona
UP88822 • Found Nov 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP83539
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona
UP83539 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP80630
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP80630 • Found Jan 13, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%94 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"

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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