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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 17-25
from Ajo, Arizona


Victim Details

May 18, 2015

Sep 25, 2024

16818

ML14-02983

Adult - Pre 30

17

25

41140

66 inches

69 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

1988

1997

2013

2014

Dec 13, 2014

Ajo

Arizona

Pima County

85321

Unknown

11958

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

1750 East Benson Highway, , Tucson, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

141213063

Dec 13, 2014

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Green canvas backpack (Brand: Crown Sport), made in Mexico, leather bottom, front pocket, straps broken and tied to bag with rope
  • Clothing: Denim blue jeans; Belt, white web belt with double row of eyelets; Purple, short-sleeved collared shirt (Brand: American Vintage), cotton with "NY ATHLETICS" and eagle emblem on front of shirt; Black polyester shorts (Brand: Pro Spirit Athletic Gear), size XL (14-16)


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Case Description

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Cranium found in 2014 in remote desert by USBP. Additional infra-cranial remains were recovered nearby in 2015 and 2017 and have now been determined to be the same individual.
Date Found: 2014-12-13

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP13867

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Jose Villaluvazo Granio
    Jose Villaluvazo Granio
    MP18031 • Missing since Mar 22, 2012 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    81%Moderate
    Antonio Ramirez Lopez
    Antonio Ramirez Lopez
    MP16840 • Missing since Aug 25, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    81%Moderate
    Enrique Marquez Nataren
    Enrique Marquez Nataren
    MP16829 • Missing since Aug 1, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    80%Moderate
    Oscar Avita Ruiz
    Oscar Avita Ruiz
    MP53117 • Missing since Jun 23, 2014 from Sonora, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    80%Moderate
    Manuel Guaman Mayancela
    Manuel Guaman Mayancela
    MP16827 • Missing since Aug 1, 2011 from Santa Rosa, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    80%Moderate
    Sergio Lopez Rosales
    Sergio Lopez Rosales
    MP16771 • Missing since Jun 6, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    MP16501 • Missing since May 28, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    80%Moderate
    Carlos Sanchez Moreno
    Carlos Sanchez Moreno
    MP16439 • Missing since Apr 5, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    80%Moderate
    Hugo Bermudez Sanchez
    Hugo Bermudez Sanchez
    MP16363 • Missing since Dec 3, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    80%Moderate
    Carlos Fonseca Gallegos
    Carlos Fonseca Gallegos
    MP16342 • Missing since Oct 1, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"

    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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