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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 36-56
from Why, Arizona


Victim Details

Dec 15, 2009

Aug 26, 2019

6192

ML02-1381

Adult - Pre 60

36

56

11113

65 inches

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Days

1946

1966

2002

Aug 12, 2002

Why

Arizona

Pima County

1

5316

Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department

Sells

Arizona

Pima County

PO Box 189, , Sells, Arizona

5203833275

Tribal

Law Enforcement

http://www.tonation-nsn.gov/public-safety/police-department/

02 08 18 016

Aug 18, 2002

Black

2 cm in length

brown/black

Unknown

Unknown

  • Clothing: Black denim jeans, size undetermined Black leather belt White briefs
  • Footwear: Blue socks
  • Jewelry: Cloth necklace Metal key chain found in pocket


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Case Description

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USBP located decedent in remote desert area.
Date Found: 2002-08-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6394

    • 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
    Ismael Barrera Valencia
    Ismael Barrera Valencia
    MP15684 • Missing since Jul 22, 2001 from Lukeville, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"–5'6"
    Weight 64%110 lb vs 155–175 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Pablo Hernandez
    Pablo Hernandez
    MP3873 • Missing since Sep 1, 2000 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    MP15678 • Missing since Feb 26, 2001 from Monterrey Mexico, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 36–37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 64%156 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 100–300 lb

    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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