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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP101950) and 1 other source
In the autumn of 2020, the life of 69-year-old Aurelio Carrillo Nava became a deeply concerning mystery for his loved ones. On October 18, 2020, the Hispanic/Latino male was last seen in San Bernardino, California. Known to his acquaintances and family as someone who moved between the United States and Sonora, Mexico, his disappearance has left a void filled with unanswered questions and grave concerns. Aurelio is described as being 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. He also has a vertical scar near his appendix area.

The circumstances surrounding Aurelio Carrillo Nava's disappearance are unsettling and complex. While he was officially reported missing in October 2020, information has surfaced that suggests he may have been in danger long before that. According to reports, a family member in Mexico received a call in 2017, three years prior to his last known whereabouts, with the terrifying news that Aurelio had possibly been kidnapped and was in peril. The details of this alleged incident in Sonora, Mexico, remain unclear, adding a layer of long-standing fear and uncertainty to his case.

Further complicating the narrative is third-hand information that has been reported to the authorities. This information suggests that Aurelio may have been forced into a vehicle, and that gunshots were heard in the area shortly after. The exact location in Sonora where this might have occurred, and any description of the vehicle involved, could not be provided by the family member who relayed the initial concerns. The San Bernardino Police Department is the primary investigating agency in this case, facing the challenge of piecing together a timeline that spans two countries and years of vague but alarming reports. The overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished, with a history of travel that may have exposed him to dangers that are not yet fully understood, leaving his family to grapple with a profound and painful absence.

Last Seen: Oct 18, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69
Race 60%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%206 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 4%5'4"–5'6" vs 6'1"
Weight 80%140–160 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 75%130–155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown 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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