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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74999) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2007, a young man named Gabriel Callejas Guerrero, aged 25, vanished under perplexing circumstances. Originally from Hidalgo, Mexico, Gabriel had made his way to the United States in 2004, seeking opportunities and a new life. For three years, he established a life for himself, working and residing in the California cities of San Jose and Oakland. However, his time in the U.S. came to an abrupt end on July 11, 2007, when he was deported by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials. His last known location was Nogales, Arizona, a city on the border with Mexico. From that point forward, his trail went cold, leaving his family with unanswered questions and growing concern.

Gabriel is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'3' and 5'6' tall and weighed between 175 and 200 pounds. He has several distinguishing physical features that could aid in his identification. These include a lump on the back of his head and a large mole on his back. Additionally, he has a tattoo of the name 'CALLEJAS' on his right arm. When he was last seen, his head was shaved, and he had no facial hair.

The circumstances surrounding Gabriel's disappearance are particularly troubling. After his deportation, it appears he made no further documented attempts to cross the border back into the United States. As of May 2021, there were no records of any encounters with him at the border, deepening the mystery of his whereabouts. The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for his case, which was created in their system years later on October 26, 2020. Despite the passage of time, the case remains an active investigation, a testament to the enduring hope of finding answers and bringing Gabriel home. The lack of any contact or sightings since his deportation in 2007 has left a void in the lives of those who knew him, creating a heart-wrenching overview of a life interrupted and a family left to wonder what became of their loved one.

Last Seen: Jul 11, 2007

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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 — Nogales, Arizona - unidentified case UP10775
John Doe — Nogales, Arizona
UP10775 • Found May 12, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8671
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP8671 • Found Jan 25, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 99%155 lb vs 175–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP5152
John Doe — Amado and Tubac, Arizona
UP5152 • Found Nov 29, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–39 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'3"–5'6"
83%Moderate
John Doe — Tubac, Arizona - unidentified case UP5335
John Doe — Tubac, Arizona
UP5335 • Found Nov 11, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP5589
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP5589 • Found Aug 25, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Weight 78%136 lb vs 175–200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Papago, Arizona - unidentified case UP9196
John Doe — Papago, Arizona
UP9196 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP8711
John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
UP8711 • Found Aug 19, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8737
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP8737 • Found Jul 13, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP8670
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
UP8670 • Found May 22, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'6"

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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