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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 27-44
from Rio Rico, Arizona


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Victim Details

Apr 27, 2011

Jan 17, 2019

14570

ML10-00726

Adult - Pre 50

27

44

23343

69 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Months

1965

1983

2009

2010

Feb 9, 2010

Rio Rico

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

85648

10613

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

2170 North Congress Drive, , Nogales, Arizona

5207617869

County

Law Enforcement

https://santacruzsheriff.org/

10 02 09 006 and two more

Feb 9, 2010

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Black earbud headphones; Two "Energizer" AAA batteries; A spool of black thread- packed within the spool of thread is a piece of paper with a phone number: "520-409-3851"
  • Clothing: A bluish-gray long sleeved shirt, brand "Lee", size large; A pair of black pants, brand "Dockers"; A black and white plaid long sleeved button down shirt.
  • Footwear: White sneakers, brand "K-Swiss", size 9 1/2.


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Case Description

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Incomplete and decomposed remains were found on a known migrant trail (PCOME case ML10-00296). Two months later a mandible was recovered very near to above location (PCOME ML10-00726). DNA analyses linked these two accessions. On 4 March 2012, a right scapula (PCOME case ML12-00526, NamUs UP#10267) was recovered. This bone is linked to this decedent via DNA analyses.
Date Found: 2010-02-09

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP8718

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    Carlos Pena Romero
    Carlos Pena Romero
    MP16395 • Missing since Feb 1, 2010 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 32
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Benito Cruz Villegas
    Benito Cruz Villegas
    MP16392 • Missing since Jan 24, 2010 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    81%Moderate
    Jesus Lopez Cuevas
    Jesus Lopez Cuevas
    MP16346 • Missing since Oct 18, 2009 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    80%Moderate
    Adolfo Hernandez
    Adolfo Hernandez
    MP15989 • Missing since Jun 23, 2007 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    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. 27–44 vs 41
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" 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. 27–44 vs 28
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    79%Possible
    Edgar Estrada Peralta
    Edgar Estrada Peralta
    MP16170 • Missing since Nov 1, 2008 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Juan Ferrer Salmeron
    Juan Ferrer Salmeron
    MP16082 • Missing since Apr 17, 2008 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    79%Possible
    Jose Ramon Rodriguez Martinez
    Jose Ramon Rodriguez Martinez
    MP15897 • Missing since Jun 7, 2006 from Nogales, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    78%Possible
    Jose Garay Garay
    Jose Garay Garay
    MP21314 • Missing since Jun 30, 2009 from Sasabe, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–44 vs 40
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"

    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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