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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 25-40
from , Arizona


Victim Details

Jul 11, 2014

May 4, 2022

17295

ML14-01461

Adult - Pre 40

25

40

26413

58 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Weeks

1974

1989

2014

Jun 12, 2014

Arizona

Pima County

1

12210

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

1750 East Benson Highway, , Tucson, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

140612041

Jun 12, 2014

Black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Rotation of the two central upper teeth toward one another. Would have been visible during life.

  • Accessories: One paper book "El Santo Evangelio segun San Juan y le Epistola de Sam Pablo a los Romanos," 1 soiled camo backpack, Mexican Voter ID card for "Santos Mendoza Tenangueno"
  • Clothing: Pair of "SWEET LOOK" pants, size 9 (image), 1 black belt, 1 black bra, 1 pair camo pants, 1 pair black spandex shorts, 1 black blouse with beaded decoration (image), 1 brown sweater jacket, blue/green panties size 8, one pair black socks with white lettering "USA"
  • Footwear: 1 pair brown boots, size 24 1/2 cm. One dark brown boot and one tan boot.
  • Jewelry: 2 yellow metal hoops


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Case Description

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Decomposed remains found in a remote desert area by U.S. Border Patrol, near Arizona Highway 286 by Sasabe, AZ. Found with a Mexican Voter ID card for an adult male with the name "Santos Mendoza Tenangueno"
Date Found: 2014-06-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12743

    • 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
    Oralia Mejia Domingo Domingo
    Oralia Mejia Domingo Domingo
    MP15597 • Missing since Jun 22, 2012 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"–5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Maria Mejia Lastor
    Maria Mejia Lastor
    MP16657 • Missing since Oct 1, 2010 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'9"–4'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Tiadira Hernandez Castillo
    Tiadira Hernandez Castillo
    MP16283 • Missing since Jul 14, 2009 from Three Points, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Anabella Gomez Lopez
    Anabella Gomez Lopez
    MP15998 • Missing since Jun 30, 2007 from Topawa or Vamori, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"–5'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Maria Guartazaca Tacuri
    Maria Guartazaca Tacuri
    MP16865 • Missing since Nov 9, 2011 from Tucson or Casa Grande, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%60 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Maria Caguana Chungata
    Maria Caguana Chungata
    MP16155 • Missing since Aug 18, 2008 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'9"–4'11"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Juana Garcia Miranda
    Juana Garcia Miranda
    MP18903 • Missing since Sep 15, 2011 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'10" vs 5'0"–5'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Cristina Martin
    Cristina Martin
    MP15992 • Missing since Jun 25, 2007 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'10"–5'0"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Estela Paz Dominguez
    Estela Paz Dominguez
    MP15879 • Missing since Apr 10, 2006 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'10" vs 4'9"–5'1"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Adela Lara Lemus
    Adela Lara Lemus
    MP17990 • Missing since Jun 24, 2012 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 68%4'10" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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