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Pablo Aparicio Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Arizona on Jul 29, 2019

Victim Details

Oct 17, 2020

Mar 25, 2024

Pablo

Aparicio

28

21

62 inches

65 inches

110 lbs

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 29, 2019

Unknown

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

91631

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

202000001706887

Oct 17, 2020

Phoenix Police Department

7987

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74751) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2019, a young man named Pablo Romero Aparicio embarked on a journey that would leave his family with years of unanswered questions. On July 29, 2019, the 21-year-old male was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona. His disappearance occurred under circumstances that are fraught with uncertainty, as it is understood he was attempting to cross into the United States from Mexico. Since that day, there has been no contact from Pablo, and his whereabouts remain a painful mystery for those who know and love him. The silence that followed his last known movements has been a source of deep concern for his family.

Pablo is described as a Hispanic or Latino male with a slight build, standing between five feet two inches and five feet five inches tall, and weighing between 110 and 115 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. A notable and distinguishing physical characteristic is a scar on his left abdomen. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing a pair of boots from the brand 'Flexi Country'. These details, while specific, paint a picture of a young man at the beginning of his adult life, whose journey took an unforeseen and alarming turn, leaving a void in the lives of his loved ones.

The investigation into Pablo's disappearance is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department. Despite the passage of time, there is a profound lack of publicly available information regarding the progress of his case. Online sources and public records offer no further insight into the official search efforts or any potential leads that may have surfaced. The overview of this case is that of a young man who vanished while undertaking a perilous journey, a situation that unfortunately is not uncommon. The lack of information available to the public creates a heart-wrenching ambiguity for his family and community, who are left to wonder what became of Pablo after he was last seen.
Last Seen: Jul 29, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • 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 UP75357
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP75357 • Found Jul 24, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%120–135 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP67431
    John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona
    UP67431 • Found Mar 8, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona - unidentified case UP67780
    John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona
    UP67780 • Found Nov 13, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    78%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 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 110–115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    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 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP71763
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona
    UP71763 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
    UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    77%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 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    77%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 77%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    77%Possible
    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 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%98 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'2"–5'5"

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    Has anyone heard any updates about Pablo’s case? I'm really curious about the conditions at the... ...Read More
    03/10/2024
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