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Unidentified Uncertain Male
Age 16-19
from Arivaca, Arizona


Victim Details

Nov 26, 2012

Aug 13, 2019

14666

ML12-01014

Adult - Pre 20

16

19

23486

65 inches

Uncertain

Uncertain

Male

Weeks

1993

1996

2012

Apr 28, 2012

Arivaca

Arizona

Pima County

85736

1

10704

Pima County Sheriff's Office

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120428278

Black

Thin black hair

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Two camoflauge backpacks; A set of playing cards; A notepad; An iPod shuffle; A cell phone charger; Assorted toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, tube of "Nivea" cream, deodorant. Black knee brace. Hand-written "receipt" for travel from Hidalgo to Altar, Sonora.
  • Clothing: A pair of dark green sweatpants A pair of blue briefs-style underpants A long-sleeved green pull-over shirt (shoes and socks, see below)
  • Clothing: A pair of blue denim jeans, brand "Aeropostale" A black leather belt with a white metal buckle A pair of light blue boxer brief style underpants A black knit cap with Che Guevara on the front
  • Footwear: Black sneakers with white stripes on the sides, size 7/8 A pair of black socks with "USA" on the ankle
  • Jewelry: A black beaded necklace/rosary with a black beaded cross and a gray beaded bracelet/rosary with a white metal cross


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Case Description

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Decomposed remains found in the remote desert by US Border Patrol. Hand written note that may indicate travel from Hidalgo to Sonora (Altar) was found within a backpack.
Date Found: 2012-04-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10786

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (2)

    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.

    79%Possible
    Carlos Beiza Lopez
    Carlos Beiza Lopez
    MP16887 • Missing since May 10, 2012 from Sasabe, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 16
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    Orlando Delfino-salinas
    Orlando Delfino-salinas
    MP7788 • Missing since May 5, 2009 from Sells, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–19 vs 14 when missing
    Location 92%40 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    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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