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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-30
from Ajo, Arizona


Victim Details

May 11, 2011

May 5, 2022

14582

ML10-01674

Adult - Pre 40

20

30

23355

68 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Days

1980

1990

2010

Aug 20, 2010

Ajo

Arizona

Pima County

85321

1

10626

Pima County Sheriff's Office

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10 08 20 093

Black

Dark colored hair that measures approximately 5 centimeters long.

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: On the knuckle of the left thumb, there is possibly a tattoo of a dot.

  • Accessories: A Verizon Samsung cell phone; A printed picture of an adult male wearing a cowboy hat mounted onto a round piece of cardboard
  • Clothing: A pair of dark colored denim jeans, brand "Faded Glory"; A pair of gray socks; A piece of blue cloth being used as a belt
  • Footwear: A pair of dark colored short work boots, brand "Flexi"


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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These remains were found approximately 30 feet from a road that runs along the Mexico/United States border. Inside the pant pockets there was a Verizon Samsung cell phone and a printed picture of an adult male wearing a cowboy hat mounted onto a round piece of cardboard.
Date Found: 2010-08-20

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8757

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    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. 20–30 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Lucas Zavala
    Lucas Zavala
    MP16289 • Missing since Jul 16, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'3"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    83%Moderate
    Edgar Estrada Peralta
    Edgar Estrada Peralta
    MP16170 • Missing since Nov 1, 2008 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Physical features: Tattoo: dot
    82%Moderate
    Carlos Rojo Cruz
    Carlos Rojo Cruz
    MP16599 • Missing since Jul 24, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Luis Soto Ramirez
    Luis Soto Ramirez
    MP16450 • Missing since Apr 11, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Hugo Bermudez Sanchez
    Hugo Bermudez Sanchez
    MP16363 • Missing since Dec 3, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    Carlos Fonseca Gallegos
    Carlos Fonseca Gallegos
    MP16342 • Missing since Oct 1, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    82%Moderate
    Luis Carbajal Alvarado
    Luis Carbajal Alvarado
    MP16322 • Missing since Aug 24, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Physical features: Tattoo: dot
    82%Moderate
    Esau Castaneda Vargas
    Esau Castaneda Vargas
    MP16254 • Missing since Jun 15, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    Jesus Jimenez Valdez
    MP16501 • Missing since May 28, 2010 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 20–30 vs 19
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    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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