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Case Description

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A skull was discovered in 2009 by hunters in a remote desert area west of Topawa Village. In 2010 additional skeletal elements were found near the 2009 recovery location. DNA profiles now link these accessions together as being the same individual.
Date Found: 2009-01-23

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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.

80%Moderate
Fausto Sevilla Antonio
Fausto Sevilla Antonio
MP16090 • Missing since May 15, 2008 from Sasabe, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 34
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'7"
79%Possible
Fernando Santiago Quinta
Fernando Santiago Quinta
MP16025 • Missing since Aug 16, 2007 from Sasabe, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
79%Possible
Rudico Mendez Rivero
Rudico Mendez Rivero
MP15994 • Missing since Jun 26, 2007 from Sasabe, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"

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.