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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 45-70
from Tucson, Arizona


Victim Details

Apr 21, 2023

May 8, 2023

45379

23-0568

Adult - Pre 80

45

70

61976

64 inches

70 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1949

1977

2019

2022

Feb 9, 2023

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

No

42036

Tucson Police Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

270 South Stone Avenue, , Tucson, Arizona

5207914444

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.tucsonaz.gov/police

2302090176

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Digital Casio wristwatch
  • Clothing: Black "Rogue" brand jeans, size 8
  • Jewelry: Silver chain necklace with small pendant (eroded)
  • Other: Upper and lower dentures


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found in dirt ravine in desert area near southwest of Valencia Rd and the I-19 by a passerby. Decedent is edentulous with full upper and lower dentures recovered. Also had healed rib fractures.
Date Found: 2023-02-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP102760

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Caudell
    John Caudell
    MP118861 • Missing since Mar 1, 2022 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 49–50
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    Michael Ziehler
    Michael Ziehler
    MP56916 • Missing since Apr 16, 2019 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 55 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    Patrick Kennedy
    Patrick Kennedy
    MP39551 • Missing since Apr 16, 2017 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    77%Possible
    Joseph Griffith
    Joseph Griffith
    MP8594 • Missing since Jun 28, 2010 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    Ismael Gonzalez
    Ismael Gonzalez
    MP103231 • Missing since Sep 5, 2022 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 43
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    Oscar Gomez-gracia
    Oscar Gomez-gracia
    MP35368 • Missing since Mar 14, 2007 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    Thomas Witwicky
    Thomas Witwicky
    MP34271 • Missing since Feb 10, 2003 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    76%Possible
    Fernando Benitez
    Fernando Benitez
    MP13018 • Missing since Jul 29, 2008 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    Francisco Noriega-verdugo
    Francisco Noriega-verdugo
    MP13027 • Missing since Feb 27, 2004 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'6"
    76%Possible
    Bronson Guillen
    Bronson Guillen
    MP7726 • Missing since Sep 19, 2007 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"

    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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