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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-45
from Marana, Arizona


Victim Details

Mar 31, 2011

Jun 23, 2022

14544

ML10-01858

Adult - Pre 50

30

45

23310

65 inches

126 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Days

1965

1980

2010

Sep 17, 2010

Marana

Arizona

Pima County

85653

1

10591

Pima County Sheriff

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10 09 17 119

Black

Hair color is mostly black and mixed with gray. The hair is straight and measures about 8 inches long.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Deformity: Large "lump" on neck visible in booking photo. See Images page.
  • Other distinctive physical characteristic: Large "lump" on neck visible in booking photo

  • Accessories: Several prayer cards
  • Clothing: Size 33 khaki colored trousers; pair of white athletic socks; fabric belt
  • Footwear: Size 7XW black work boots: brand "Brahma Boots"


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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Decomposed remains found in the desert near the Silverbell Mountains. Recent CODIS and AFIS match to a man who said his name was Tomas Cerrano Ventura. Decedent reportedly lived in Evansville, Indiana between 2006 and 2009.
Date Found: 2010-09-17

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8606

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    Felix Suarez Cruz
    Felix Suarez Cruz
    MP16459 • Missing since Apr 19, 2010 from Santa Rosa, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    85%Strong
    Juan Martinez Resendiz
    Juan Martinez Resendiz
    MP16247 • Missing since Jun 7, 2009 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 75%126 lb vs 166–186 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    84%Moderate
    Luciano Gonzalez Lira
    Luciano Gonzalez Lira
    MP16364 • Missing since Dec 3, 2009 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 30–45 vs 29
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 95%126 lb vs 145–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    Alberto Cruz
    Alberto Cruz
    MP16298 • Missing since Jul 27, 2009 from Altar or Sonoyta, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 75%126 lb vs 165–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Apolinar Cueto
    Apolinar Cueto
    MP74863 • Missing since Jun 21, 2007 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 91%126 lb vs 147 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Cirilo Torres Herrera
    Cirilo Torres Herrera
    MP16494 • Missing since May 29, 2010 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'10"
    Weight 59%126 lb vs 178–183 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    MP53128 • Missing since Sep 11, 2009 from Sonora, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Benito Mendoza Parra
    Benito Mendoza Parra
    MP16587 • Missing since Jul 12, 2010 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 120–140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Manuel Ortega Sarabia
    Manuel Ortega Sarabia
    MP16570 • Missing since Jul 1, 2010 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 71%126 lb vs 170–190 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Fernando Chavez Perez
    Fernando Chavez Perez
    MP16552 • Missing since Jun 25, 2010 from Vamori, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32–33
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 97%126 lb vs 144–164 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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