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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 29-45
from Vaya Chin, Arizona


Victim Details

May 4, 2011

Apr 5, 2021

14574

ML10-01423

Adult - Pre 50

29

45

23348

62 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1963

1980

2008

2009

Jul 15, 2010

Vaya Chin

Arizona

Pima County

85634

10619

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/

100715202

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: A black long-sleeved uncollared shirt; A pair of brief-style underpants
  • Footwear: A pair of black shoes with gray laces, brand "Rockport"


Area Recovered:

Case Description

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Human skeletal remains found in the desert near the town of Vaya Chin on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation. DNA profile has been matched in CODIS to a man who in 2009 provided a DNA sample to the Maricopa County (Arizona) Sheriff's Office and said his name was Juan Carlos Garcia and that he was a Mexican national. LE investigations reveal that decedent may have also used the name Alfonso Santos Ventura.
Date Found: 2010-07-15

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8736

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    Miguel Alcala Maldonado
    MP53128 • Missing since Sep 11, 2009 from Sonora, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 29–45 vs 44
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    79%Possible
    Luis Carbajal Alvarado
    Luis Carbajal Alvarado
    MP16322 • Missing since Aug 24, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 29–45 vs 31
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%43 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    75%Possible
    Elvin Reyes
    Elvin Reyes
    MP3927 • Missing since Mar 17, 2006 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 29–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"

    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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