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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-35
from Sells, Arizona


Victim Details

Jul 19, 2012

Aug 21, 2019

14637

ML12-01036

Adult - Pre 40

20

35

23447

65 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1975

1991

2010

2011

May 1, 2012

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

85634

10676

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

PO Box 189, , Sells, Arizona

5203833275

Tribal

Law Enforcement

http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/public-safety/police-department/

120501056

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: A black digital watch with a black band; A Mexican prepaid phone card; A black wallet
  • Clothing: A white ribbed undershirt; A pair of blue denim jeans, brand "SG Wirgos", size 30


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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Skeletal remains found in the desert near Sells, on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. No identification found with the remains.
Date Found: 2012-05-01

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10439

    • 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
    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. 20–35 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    82%Moderate
    Fernando Chavez Perez
    Fernando Chavez Perez
    MP16552 • Missing since Jun 25, 2010 from Vamori, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32–33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    82%Moderate
    Juan Avalos
    Juan Avalos
    MP16332 • Missing since Sep 9, 2009 from Sonora, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    82%Moderate
    Jesus Osuna Garcia
    Jesus Osuna Garcia
    MP16321 • Missing since Aug 22, 2009 from Sells, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    81%Moderate
    Rafael Maceda Mendez
    Rafael Maceda Mendez
    MP16864 • Missing since Oct 20, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    81%Moderate
    Maria Gonzalez Miranda
    Maria Gonzalez Miranda
    MP16855 • Missing since Sep 20, 2011 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    81%Moderate
    Jorge Picos Felix
    Jorge Picos Felix
    MP16836 • Missing since Aug 23, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26–27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    81%Moderate
    Valerio Almazan Rivas
    Valerio Almazan Rivas
    MP16826 • Missing since Jul 30, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    81%Moderate
    David Garcia
    David Garcia
    MP16813 • Missing since Jul 24, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 29
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    81%Moderate
    Santiago Castaneda Campuzano
    Santiago Castaneda Campuzano
    MP16770 • Missing since Jun 3, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"

    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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