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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 25-35
from Papago Farms, Arizona


Victim Details

Aug 16, 2012

Sep 19, 2018

16452

ML12-00666

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

25414

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1976

1987

2011

2012

Mar 20, 2012

Papago Farms

Arizona

Pima County

11786

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120320073

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: One red baseball cap with "New York" and "The Empire City" embroidered on the front. One brown cord tied around left belt loop.
  • Clothing: One blue, black, and white "Tonny Falcony" brand jersey-style T-shirt. One pair black "Wrangler" brand denim jeans.
  • Footwear: One pair of black, white, and red "Air Jordan" tennis shoes, US size 6Y (24 CM).


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Case Description

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The skeletal remains were found by USBP in a remote desert area just north of the USA/Mexico border in a region known for migrant trails.
Date Found: 2012-03-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10535

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Juan Lopez Gaxiola
    Juan Lopez Gaxiola
    MP16838 • Missing since Aug 24, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    78%Possible
    Jorge Picos Felix
    Jorge Picos Felix
    MP16836 • Missing since Aug 23, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26–27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    78%Possible
    Miguel Pina Ruiz
    Miguel Pina Ruiz
    MP16858 • Missing since Aug 10, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    78%Possible
    Santiago Castaneda Campuzano
    Santiago Castaneda Campuzano
    MP16770 • Missing since Jun 3, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    77%Possible
    Edgar Avechuco Calderon
    Edgar Avechuco Calderon
    MP16596 • Missing since Jul 17, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    77%Possible
    Julio Valdes Bacaricia
    Julio Valdes Bacaricia
    MP16502 • Missing since May 28, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    77%Possible
    David Campos
    David Campos
    MP16331 • Missing since Sep 9, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen

    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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