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Case Description

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Skeletal remains were found in remote desert area near Crow Hang Village, AZ by USBP. Remains appeared to be buried under rocks.
Date Found: 2003-02-10

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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.

79%Possible
Margarita Orduna De Jesus
Margarita Orduna De Jesus
MP27135 • Missing since May 1, 2000 from Nogales, Arizona
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
Maria Salcedo
Maria Salcedo
MP74752 • Missing since May 31, 2002 from Unknown, Arizona
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 20
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
Maria Mauricio
Maria Mauricio
MP1066 • Missing since Jan 20, 1997 from Phoenix, Arizona
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%99 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'5"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
Valerie Short
Valerie Short
MP129220 • Missing since Sep 1, 1998 from Tucson, Arizona
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 24 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 91%43 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"–5'5"
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.