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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 35-50
from Why, Arizona

Case Description
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Remains found in a remote desert wash. Recent match via DNA to an individual who told law enforcement officials that his name was Juan Antonio Huerta Cardona, although he also used the name Luis Garcia Gomez. Names have not been verified. Recent match in AFIS to a record under same name.
Date Found: 2015-08-22
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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP14766
    • Victim Details

    Feb 12, 2016

    Sep 20, 2024

    17895

    ML15-02065

    Adult - Pre 50

    35

    50

    26998

    67 inches

    Hispanic / Latino

    Hispanic / Latino

    Male

    Months

    1964

    1980

    2014

    2015

    2015-08-22

    Why

    Arizona

    Pima County

    Unknown

    1

    12405

    Pima County Sheriff

    , , ,

    15 08 22 118

    Unknown

    Unknown

    Unknown


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