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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Female
Age 18-23
from Sells, Arizona


Victim Details

Apr 25, 2011

Aug 23, 2024

14415

ML10-01392

Adult - Pre 30

18

23

23175

63 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Days

1987

1992

2010

Jul 13, 2010

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

85634

1

10494

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/

100712268

Black

Black, wavy

  • Accessories: two $1 bills, one $10 bill, 1 black hair tie, misc cards and papers with numerous phone numbers, 2 Mexican coins, one 200 pesos bill, two 100 pesos bills, 1 phone card, 1 black and gray pouch, 2 black wallets
  • Clothing: 1 pair light blue shorts, 1 green and white shirt, 1 pair of red panties, 1 pair of bluejeans, 1 black bra, 1 white belt
  • Footwear: 1 pair of black shoes
  • Jewelry: 1 black-stringed necklace with two charms


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Case Description

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Partial skeletal remains found by US Border Patrol in remote area of the desert. No identification was found with the remains. Clothing and accessories were recovered.
Date Found: 2010-07-13

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8702

    • 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
    Alicia Mendez Mendez
    Alicia Mendez Mendez
    MP16303 • Missing since Jul 29, 2009 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    Bertha De Jesus Dionisio
    Bertha De Jesus Dionisio
    MP16226 • Missing since May 8, 2009 from Lukeville, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–5'4"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Ana Ramirez Recinos
    Ana Ramirez Recinos
    MP15956 • Missing since May 10, 2007 from Desert Area Between Casa Grande And Yuma, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'5"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Mirian Funez Arreaga
    Mirian Funez Arreaga
    MP16288 • Missing since Jul 17, 2009 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'2"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    Pieranllela Meza Lazo
    Pieranllela Meza Lazo
    MP15892 • Missing since May 30, 2006 from Tuscon, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    79%Possible
    Karina Oriana
    Karina Oriana
    MP15884 • Missing since May 2, 2006 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%57 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 4'10"–5'2"
    78%Possible
    Nicolasa Cruz Godinez
    Nicolasa Cruz Godinez
    MP16169 • Missing since Oct 23, 2008 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
    78%Possible
    Cristina Martin
    Cristina Martin
    MP15992 • Missing since Jun 25, 2007 from Altar, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 4'10"–5'0"
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    Grecia Belen Cruz
    Grecia Belen Cruz
    MP15993 • Missing since Jun 26, 2007 from Vamori, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    76%Possible
    Margarita Orduna De Jesus
    Margarita Orduna De Jesus
    MP27135 • Missing since May 1, 2000 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    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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