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Ricardo Ledezma Missing Person Case

Last seen in Unknown, Arizona on Jun 5, 2002

Victim Details

Oct 17, 2020

Mar 25, 2024

Ricardo

Ledezma

48

24

62 inches

65 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 5, 2002

Unknown

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

91628

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

202000001706682

Oct 17, 2020

Phoenix Police Department

8690

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP74748) and 2 other sources
In the early summer of 2002, a young man named Ricardo Alonso Ledezma vanished under the vast and unforgiving skies of southern Arizona. On June 5th, the 24-year-old was reportedly seen walking through the desert, a landscape known for its stark beauty and inherent dangers. At the time of his disappearance, Ricardo was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighing between 130 and 140 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. The last time anyone saw him, he was wearing blue jeans, a black t-shirt, and a necklace with a silver cross. A burn mark on one of his legs served as a distinguishing physical feature.

The circumstances surrounding Ricardo's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details publicly available. The official report simply states he was last known to be walking in the desert, leaving a painful void of information for his loved ones. The case was officially created in the NamUs database on October 17, 2020, many years after he was last seen. The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency assigned to his case. Despite the passage of time, the hope for answers and resolution for Ricardo's family endures.

The lack of information and the passage of over two decades have made the search for Ricardo incredibly challenging. His case is a somber reminder of the countless individuals who go missing, leaving behind families to grapple with the unknown. The official record of his disappearance is a brief and haunting narrative of a young man last seen in the immense expanse of the southern Arizona desert. With no new leads or information released to the public, the case of Ricardo Alonso Ledezma remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation, a quiet but persistent question waiting for an answer.
Last Seen: Jun 5, 2002

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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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10459
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
    UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 96%114 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Simon Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP5401
    John Doe — San Simon Village, Arizona
    UP5401 • Found Jun 20, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP5505 • Found May 16, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP2062 • Found Feb 1, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–46 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP2030 • Found Oct 20, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    81%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 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP815
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP815 • Found Jul 5, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 24 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Scottsdale, Arizona - unidentified case UP77
    John Doe — Scottsdale, Arizona
    UP77 • Found May 20, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–34 vs 24 when missing
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10072
    John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
    UP10072 • Found Sep 25, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona City, Arizona - unidentified case UP8725
    John Doe — Arizona City, Arizona
    UP8725 • Found Feb 18, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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