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Case Description

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Partial remains found in the desert
Date Found: 2003-12-01

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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.

76%Possible
Patrick Penwell
Patrick Penwell
MP7832 • Missing since May 1, 2003 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
76%Possible
Michael Bazan
Michael Bazan
MP433 • Missing since Jul 27, 2003 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
75%Possible
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. 17–24 vs 20
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
75%Possible
Paul Sanders
Paul Sanders
MP12249 • Missing since Aug 12, 2001 from Mesa, Arizona
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–24 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen

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.