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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 16-20
from Sasabe, Arizona


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Victim Details

Jun 25, 2009

Sep 10, 2024

45244

ML04-1523

Adult - Pre 30

16

20

10932

68 inches

134 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Days

1984

1988

2004

Sep 6, 2004

Sasabe

Arizona

Pima County

No

1

5209

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

1750 East Benson Highway, , Tucson, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

04 09 06 174

Sep 6, 2004

Black

black curly

  • Scar/mark: two white scars on upper right arm; right hand little finger has much longer nail than other fingernails

  • Clothing: Navy blue sweatshirt Gray undershirt with sleeves Green denim jeans, "Mossimo" brand, size 32 waist) Red boxer shorts with caveman design, "Mr Boxers" brand
  • Clothing: See Images Page for selected photographs of clothing
  • Footwear: White socks Red high-top sneakers, "Max Air" brand, size 11
  • Jewelry: Black rubber anklet Two red beans imprinted with black design in jeans pocket


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Case Description

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Body found dumped in desert. Preliminary results of the IGG studies suggest that the decedent may have been a Yaqui tribal member.
Date Found: 2004-09-06

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP5495

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (4)

    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
    Jorge Rodriguez Perez
    Jorge Rodriguez Perez
    MP15702 • Missing since May 28, 2002 from Desert Area Near Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%65 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 89%134 lb vs 160–180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Antonio Gonzales Vega Cruz
    Antonio Gonzales Vega Cruz
    MP15764 • Missing since Feb 25, 2004 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 18
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 94%134 lb vs 155–165 lb
    80%Moderate
    Jose Chavez
    Jose Chavez
    MP476 • Missing since Jan 21, 1996 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 88%134 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    Jesus Samuel Espinoza-salcido
    Jesus Samuel Espinoza-salcido
    MP30749 • Missing since Jan 1, 2003 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 78%134 lb vs 170 lb
    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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