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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57326) and 2 other sources
In the border city of Nogales, Arizona, a journey was supposed to begin, but instead, a story of a disappearance unfolded. On April 30, 2019, Eduardo Cardenas, a 40-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen as he was preparing to travel to Atlanta, Georgia. Standing between 5'9' and 6'0' tall and weighing between 200 and 215 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, Eduardo was a man in the prime of his life. The circumstances surrounding the start of his intended cross-country trip are not publicly detailed, leaving a void where a clear timeline of his last known movements should be. His plans to travel from the desert southwest to the bustling southern metropolis of Atlanta marked the last time he was in contact with anyone.

The official investigation into Eduardo's disappearance was opened by the Nogales Police Department. Despite their efforts, information regarding his case remains scarce in the public domain. There are no available details concerning the clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing, nor any description of personal belongings or potential vehicles that might have been involved in his travel plans. This lack of information presents significant challenges for investigators and for a family desperate for answers. In a significant step to aid the search, DNA samples from Eduardo's mother and sister were processed and uploaded to national databases, a silent testament to a family's hope to find their loved one through any means necessary.

The case of Eduardo Cardenas is a heart-wrenching example of the silent crisis of missing persons across the country. A man intending to travel from one state to another vanished, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. The journey from Nogales to Atlanta is a long one, with countless possibilities for where a person could disappear. Without witnesses, a last known vehicle, or a clear route, the search becomes an immense challenge. His family is left in a state of perpetual uncertainty, waiting for any news that might bring clarity to their profound loss. The investigation remains open, a quiet file holding the story of a man who started a trip but never reached his destination.

Last Seen: Apr 30, 2019

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Hereford, Arizona - unidentified case UP94000
John Doe — Hereford, Arizona
UP94000 • Found Nov 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP136035
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP136035 • Found Nov 7, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 88%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona - unidentified case UP122524
John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona
UP122524 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona - unidentified case UP122557
John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona
UP122557 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona - unidentified case UP106624
John Doe — Menagers Dam, Arizona
UP106624 • Found Feb 4, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Kino Springs, Arizona - unidentified case UP131896
John Doe — Kino Springs, Arizona
UP131896 • Found Jun 26, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 28–38 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'9"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP90609
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP90609 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'9"–6'0"
76%Possible
John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP89973
John Doe — Gunsight Village, Arizona
UP89973 • Found Jan 30, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona - unidentified case UP126288
John Doe — Green Valley, Arizona
UP126288 • Found Jan 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'9"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Baboquivari, Arizona - unidentified case UP100115
John Doe — Baboquivari, Arizona
UP100115 • Found Dec 18, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"–6'0"

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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