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


Victim Details

Jul 25, 2012

Jan 12, 2024

14639

ML12-00240

Adult - Pre 40

20

35

23449

62 inches

114 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Minutes

1977

1992

2012

Jan 30, 2012

Maricopa

Arizona

Pinal County

85138

1

10678

Pinal County Sheriff's Office

Florence

Arizona

Pinal County

971 North Jason Lopez Circle, Building C, Florence, Arizona

5208665111

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.pinalcountyaz.gov/Sheriff/Pages/home.aspx

120129242

Brown

Thick, very short dark brown hair.

Brown

Brown

  • Scar/mark: A 1.5 inch scar is located on the left side of the head and a 1 inch area of hyperpigmentation is located on the left lower back.

  • Accessories: A business size card with phone numbers including: "480-306-1115" and "901 11533" and "011 521"
  • Clothing: A pair of light blue denim jeans; A light blue lined denim jacket; A gray ribbed tank top; A dark blue and light blue plaid shirt; A white leather belt with an oval shaped buckle
  • Footwear: A pair of brown boots; A pair of black socks


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Case Description

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Individual was last seen in Maricopa, Arizona. No know identity at time of death. This individual is believed to have contacts in Glendale and Phoenix, Arizona and may also have contacts in the states of Florida and Louisiana. He is possibly an immigrant from outside of the United States (Mexico or Central America likely).
Date Found: 2012-01-30

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10459

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    Luis Urias
    Luis Urias
    MP74756 • Missing since Jan 1, 2008 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%114 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Ricardo Ledezma
    Ricardo Ledezma
    MP74748 • Missing since Jun 5, 2002 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'5"
    Weight 96%114 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Elvis Rodriguez Alva
    Elvis Rodriguez Alva
    MP21659 • Missing since Jul 10, 2011 from Eloy, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Weight 78%114 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    Sergio Zambrano Moreira
    Sergio Zambrano Moreira
    MP16866 • Missing since Nov 11, 2011 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 74%114 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Juan Carlos Hernandez
    Juan Carlos Hernandez
    MP16544 • Missing since Jun 22, 2010 from Three Points, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 95%114 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%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 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'5"
    Weight 91%114 lb vs 134–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Nicanor Rueda Castro
    Nicanor Rueda Castro
    MP16832 • Missing since Aug 16, 2011 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 62%114 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Miguel Pina Ruiz
    Miguel Pina Ruiz
    MP16858 • Missing since Aug 10, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 55%114 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Cristian Sarmiento Vega
    Cristian Sarmiento Vega
    MP17238 • Missing since Jul 27, 2011 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 96%114 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Carlos Arizmendi Delgado
    Carlos Arizmendi Delgado
    MP16757 • Missing since May 10, 2011 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%135 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"–5'4"
    Weight 100%114 lb vs 100–300 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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