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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 14-20
from Phoenix, Arizona


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Victim Details

May 12, 2008

Apr 10, 2019

6982

02-2683

Adult - Pre 30

14

20

12334

63 inches

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

Weeks

1982

1988

2002

Aug 18, 2002

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

6145

Maricopa Medical Examiner

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Black

Short black

Brown

Brown

  • Accessories: A key ring with a "Fry’s Food Stores" membership card attached was also located near the body.
  • Clothing: The John Doe was wearing a black short-sleeved t-shirt with a pocket over the left breast and the words "No Fear" embroidered along the cuff at the bottom of the sleeves. He was wearing white denim jeans, a wide canvas belt with a buckle that pictured a pickup truck and read "Sinola" across it and new "Fila" hiking boots
  • Footwear: Brown boots
  • Jewelry: Feather shaped keys were also found with the John Doe and have been identified as "feather lite" luggage keys (see images section)


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On August 18, 2002, the body of an unidentified male was located along the road near Buena Vista Point at the top of the South Mountain Park. The John Doe was wrapped in an off-white colored blanket. The decedent is believed to have been a White or Hispanic male between 14 and 20 years of age. The decedent was approximately 5’2" in height with a thin build. All of his teeth were present with no obvious dental work. The John Doe was wearing a black short-sleeved t-shirt with a pocket over the left breast and the words "No Fear" embroidered along the cuff at the bottom of the sleeves. He was wearing white denim jeans, a wide canvas belt with a buckle that pictured a pickup truck and read "Sinola" across it (see above image) and new "Fila" hiking boots. Feather shaped keys were also found with the John Doe and have been identified as "feather lite" luggage keys (see above image). A key ring with a "Fry’s Food Stores" membership card attached was also located near the body
Date Found: 2002-08-18

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP2058

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    Paul Sanders
    Paul Sanders
    MP12249 • Missing since Aug 12, 2001 from Mesa, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Alexander Roberts
    Alexander Roberts
    MP34244 • Missing since Jul 29, 1960 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 4'11"–5'1"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Brian Bleyl
    Brian Bleyl
    MP5861 • Missing since Feb 28, 1981 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 4'11"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jesse Florez
    Jesse Florez
    MP2276 • Missing since Sep 14, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 14
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 4'11"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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