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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74765) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2019, a young man named Jesus Ricardo Quinonez Castillo, known more affectionately to his loved ones as 'Ricky,' vanished from the lives of his family. At 23 years old, Jesus was a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing around five feet ten inches tall and weighing about 175 pounds. The last communication his family had with him was in July of that year. While his case is associated with Phoenix, Arizona, the specific location from which he went missing remains unknown, adding a layer of uncertainty to the distressing circumstances of his disappearance.

Those who know Jesus hold onto the distinct details of his appearance, hoping they might lead to answers. He has a noticeable birthmark on his right hand and a scar above his right eye. At the time he was last heard from, he was wearing a brace on his right knee. Beyond these physical markers, his family remembers the personal items he had with him, including a black bracelet adorned with wrestler markings, a small but significant token of his personality that is now a poignant detail in his absence.

The circumstances surrounding Jesus Quinonez Castillo's disappearance are sparse, leaving his family and investigators with a painful lack of leads. The Phoenix Police Department is the agency handling his case, and the official report was filed sometime after his last contact in July 2019. The absence of specific details regarding his last known whereabouts or activities has made the search incredibly challenging. The case is a quiet but deeply felt tragedy for his family, who are left to wonder what happened to their beloved Ricky, holding out hope for any information that might bring him home.

Last Seen: Jul 1, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP131765
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP131765 • Found Jul 1, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP79930
John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
UP79930 • Found Dec 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 70%127 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP141662
John Doe — Arizona
UP141662 • Found Nov 24, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'10"
75%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 23 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%98 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"

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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