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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86411) and 1 other source
In the fall of 1995, a family in Tucson, Arizona, would be forever changed by the sudden and mysterious disappearance of 34-year-old Jose Moreno-Martinez. On November 2nd of that year, Jose was last seen at his home in the southern part of the city. What began as an ordinary day descended into a decades-long period of uncertainty and unanswered questions for his loved ones. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were immediately alarming, with the possibility of a kidnapping from his own residence looming over the initial investigation.

The details of what transpired on that November day remain scarce, leaving a void in the narrative of Jose's life. He has not been seen or heard from since that time. The lack of communication was entirely out of character, deepening the fears of those who knew him. Investigators with the Tucson Police Department were tasked with piecing together a puzzle with very few pieces. The theory that he was forcibly taken from his home has been a central element of the case from the beginning, though the public record lacks specific details about why this was suspected.

Over the years, the case of Jose Moreno-Martinez has grown cold, yet the hope for answers has not been extinguished. His family has been left to grapple with the ambiguity of his fate, a painful reality for anyone with a missing loved one. The investigation has spanned more than two decades, crossing from a time of traditional police work into the digital age. Despite these advances, the fundamental questions of where Jose is and what happened to him on that day in 1995 persist. The overview of the case is one of suddenness and a troubling lack of information, a man who was there one moment and gone the next, leaving behind a family to navigate a future without him and without closure.

Last Seen: Nov 2, 1995

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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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP17812
John Doe — Arizona
UP17812 • Found Oct 10, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–42 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Name: same last name as tentative name (Cesar Martinez Cancino)
83%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6743
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6743 • Found Dec 15, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–43 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona - unidentified case UP7233
John Doe — Sasabe, Arizona
UP7233 • Found Nov 1, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%188 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP8606
John Doe — Marana, Arizona
UP8606 • Found Sep 17, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 79%126 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6462
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6462 • Found Jul 15, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 36%99 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP6532
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona
UP6532 • Found Jun 5, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 64%115 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Little Tucson Village, Arizona
UP7153 • Found Jun 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5457
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP5457 • Found Jul 29, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–34 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP5518
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
UP5518 • Found Jan 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–34 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Red Rock, Arizona - unidentified case UP6595
John Doe — Red Rock, Arizona
UP6595 • Found Oct 16, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 24–46 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%140 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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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