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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found in the desert just over the US/Mexico border near the Lukeville port of entry.
Date Found: 2005-08-11

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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.

82%Moderate
Jesus Samuel Espinoza-salcido
Jesus Samuel Espinoza-salcido
MP30749 • Missing since Jan 1, 2003 from Lukeville, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 20 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
78%Possible
Antonio Gonzales Vega Cruz
Antonio Gonzales Vega Cruz
MP15764 • Missing since Feb 25, 2004 from Lukeville, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 18 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'7"
75%Possible
Patrick Penwell
Patrick Penwell
MP7832 • Missing since May 1, 2003 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"

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.