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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 16-20
from Nogales, Arizona


Victim Details

Sep 5, 2012

Jan 18, 2019

14648

ML12-00889

Adult - Pre 20

16

20

23463

70 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1991

1995

2011

Apr 14, 2012

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

85621

10687

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

2170 North Congress Drive, , Nogales, Arizona

5207617869

County

Law Enforcement

https://santacruzsheriff.org/

120414008

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: A watch with a white metal band and a red face, brand "Fossil"; A black backpack with orange trim
  • Clothing: Black denim pants, brand "MEXEM"; A light blue baseball-style cap with the logo for "Cruz Azul"
  • Eyewear: A pair of eyeglasses bearing the inscription "S" on the earpieces
  • Footwear: A pair of brown tennis shoes with orange trim and white soles, brand "Polo by Ralph Lauren"


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found by US Border Patrol in the desert near Nogales, Arizona.
Date Found: 2012-04-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10585

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (7)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    Carlos Castellano Aguilera
    Carlos Castellano Aguilera
    MP16311 • Missing since Nov 8, 2009 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    78%Possible
    Omar Galicia Torres
    Omar Galicia Torres
    MP16831 • Missing since Aug 14, 2011 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 20
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    78%Possible
    Rafael Trevedan Barreras
    Rafael Trevedan Barreras
    MP16044 • Missing since Oct 23, 2007 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 16–20 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    Antonio Ramirez Lopez
    Antonio Ramirez Lopez
    MP16840 • Missing since Aug 25, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"
    77%Possible
    Jose Lopez Ramirez
    Jose Lopez Ramirez
    MP16834 • Missing since Aug 21, 2011 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 19
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 5'4"–5'5"
    77%Possible
    Jesus Valdez
    Jesus Valdez
    MP16408 • Missing since Mar 6, 2010 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 16–20 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    Felicito Gomez Rosales
    Felicito Gomez Rosales
    MP16741 • Missing since Apr 15, 2011 from North Of Caborca, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"

    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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