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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 21-40
from Sells, Arizona


Victim Details

Jun 16, 2011

Aug 31, 2020

15289

ML11-01066

Adult - Pre 50

21

40

24178

67 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Years

1969

1989

2009

2010

Jun 4, 2011

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

85634

11061

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

PO Box 189, , Sells, Arizona

5203833275

Tribal

Law Enforcement

http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/public-safety/police-department/

110604098

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: 2 ticket stubs- 1 ferry [transbordador] ticket for "Ultramar Ruta Puerto Juarez Isla Mujeres", 1 for a trip between Cancun and Ciudad Cuauhtu00e9moc (possibly bus [autobu00fas]); 1 white metal piece with the word "TIGRES" and the letters "U.A.N.L" Please see images page for photographs of all of these objects.
  • Clothing: 1 pair of black jeans, "Gardel" brand size 32; button up shirt fragments; 1 black sock.


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Case Description

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Remains were recovered in a remote desert, an area common for border crossing. Personal effects were found with the remains, please see "Clothing and Accessories" page for more information. These include 2 tickets- 1 for a ferry [transbordador] for "Ultramar, Ruta Puerto Juarez Isla Mujeres", and 1 for a trip between Cancun and Ciudad Cuauhtémoc (possibly bus [autobús]) with the name Cornelia Perez.
Date Found: 2011-06-04

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8857

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    Benito Mendoza Parra
    Benito Mendoza Parra
    MP16587 • Missing since Jul 12, 2010 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Haram Pino Flores
    Haram Pino Flores
    MP16472 • Missing since May 2, 2010 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Jesus Flores Flores
    Jesus Flores Flores
    MP16353 • Missing since Nov 12, 2009 from Sasabe or Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    79%Possible
    Alberto Cruz
    Alberto Cruz
    MP16298 • Missing since Jul 27, 2009 from Altar or Sonoyta, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    79%Possible
    Apolonio Lopez
    Apolonio Lopez
    MP16290 • Missing since Jul 19, 2009 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    78%Possible
    Adan Medrano Martinez
    Adan Medrano Martinez
    MP16373 • Missing since Dec 18, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    78%Possible
    Robeli Borrallas Verdugo
    Robeli Borrallas Verdugo
    MP16627 • Missing since Sep 1, 2010 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 23
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    Carlos Rojo Cruz
    Carlos Rojo Cruz
    MP16599 • Missing since Jul 24, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    MP16501 • Missing since May 28, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    Luis Soto Ramirez
    Luis Soto Ramirez
    MP16450 • Missing since Apr 11, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"

    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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