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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-45
from Topawa Village, Arizona


Victim Details

Nov 17, 2020

Dec 28, 2020

37253

20-3541

Adult - Pre 50

30

45

51327

62 inches

66 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1965

1988

2010

2018

Oct 19, 2020

southwest of Topawa

Topawa Village

Arizona

Pima County

Yes

32682

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

PO Box 189, , Sells, Arizona

5203833275

Tribal

Law Enforcement

http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/public-safety/police-department/

20 10 19 158

Oct 19, 2020

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Left collar bone is grossly mis-shapened due to an old fracture which was not properly set and healed mis-aligned.

  • Accessories: black cellular phone
  • Clothing: lined jacket, red with black or gray sleeves and "M" design
  • Clothing: red shirt with "Demo Jeans" logo


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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Skeletal remains discovered by USBP personnel in remote desert. Decedent has a disfigured left collar bone which very likely produced a noticeable "bump" on his left upper chest.
Date Found: 2020-10-19

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP75653

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    82%Moderate
    Ricardo Maguino Orizola
    Ricardo Maguino Orizola
    MP53108 • Missing since Nov 24, 2017 from Sonora, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    80%Moderate
    Oscar Bustos Arroyo
    Oscar Bustos Arroyo
    MP43170 • Missing since Apr 29, 2013 from Sonoita, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"
    80%Moderate
    Melvin Martinez Zelada
    Melvin Martinez Zelada
    MP17432 • Missing since Jul 24, 2012 from Sells, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    79%Possible
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    MP53128 • Missing since Sep 11, 2009 from Sonora, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    79%Possible
    Jean Carlos Da Cruz Gomes
    Jean Carlos Da Cruz Gomes
    MP22237 • Missing since Aug 8, 2013 from Pisinemo, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'6"
    79%Possible
    Jose Fimbres Parra
    Jose Fimbres Parra
    MP22242 • Missing since May 1, 2013 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    79%Possible
    Juan Romero Gonzalez
    Juan Romero Gonzalez
    MP18902 • Missing since Nov 3, 2012 from Sells, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'8"–6'2"
    79%Possible
    Inmer Medina Soto
    Inmer Medina Soto
    MP17236 • Missing since Aug 11, 2012 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Armando Mendoza Guerrero
    Armando Mendoza Guerrero
    MP17986 • Missing since Jun 11, 2012 from Arivaca, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    79%Possible
    Narciso Ezequiel Lujan Tobon-diaz
    Narciso Ezequiel Lujan Tobon-diaz
    MP16708 • Missing since Dec 2, 2011 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%28 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'7"

    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 this case.

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