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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-56
from Ajo, Arizona


Victim Details

Sep 9, 2011

Apr 2, 2020

15408

ML11-01658

Adult - Pre 60

30

56

24290

62 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1955

1981

2011

Aug 24, 2011

Ajo

Arizona

Pima County

11159

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

1750 East Benson Highway, , Tucson, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

110824117

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Artificial body part/aid: The decedent had a partial upper denture with a plastic left central incisor.

  • Accessories: Broken partial denture with prosthetic left central incisor (#9)
  • Clothing: Gray socks; White tattered leather belt Brown shirt (peace sign, "HCO Surf Peace"); Tan pants (size 32); Blue plaid shirt ("p90p'); Blue striped boxers.
  • Footwear: New balance shoes (orange/white; size unk)


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found by border patrol helicopter in a remote desert area of the Organ Pipe National Monument known for migrant activity. Personal effects were found with the remains, please see Clothing page for more information.
Date Found: 2011-08-24

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP9275

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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.

    75%Possible
    Miguel Lopez Martinez
    Miguel Lopez Martinez
    MP16720 • Missing since Aug 31, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–56 vs 57
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    75%Possible
    Jose Ferro Juarez
    Jose Ferro Juarez
    MP16843 • Missing since Aug 27, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–56 vs 47
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    75%Possible
    Jose Pimentel
    Jose Pimentel
    MP16824 • Missing since Jul 30, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–56 vs 45
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    75%Possible
    Esteban Aleman
    Esteban Aleman
    MP16875 • Missing since Jan 7, 2011 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–56 vs 50
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"–5'2"

    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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