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These skeletal remains were found in a desert area near Gila Bend. The decedent is believed to be either Caucasian or Hispanic.
Date Found: 2013-05-05

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Possible Missing Person Matches (9)

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.

78%Possible
Francisco Casteneda
Francisco Casteneda
MP40392 • Missing since Jul 12, 2011 from Ajo, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
78%Possible
Cody Lavarnia
Cody Lavarnia
MP29240 • Missing since Aug 1, 2011 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
78%Possible
Jason Johnson
Jason Johnson
MP18090 • Missing since Sep 14, 2012 from Tempe, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 45
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
76%Possible
Mitchel Hughes
Mitchel Hughes
MP17265 • Missing since Aug 7, 2012 from Morristown, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
76%Possible
Darrell Tapio
Darrell Tapio
MP14303 • Missing since Feb 9, 2008 from Tempe, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
76%Possible
Christopher Cochron
Christopher Cochron
MP3857 • Missing since May 1, 2008 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"
75%Possible
Jordan Blackburn
Jordan Blackburn
MP30758 • Missing since Oct 1, 2007 from Mesa, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–6'0"
75%Possible
Jose Valenzuela
Jose Valenzuela
MP14672 • Missing since Jul 22, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'10"
75%Possible
Patrick Penwell
Patrick Penwell
MP7832 • Missing since May 1, 2003 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'10"

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.