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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 26-44
from Apache Junction, Arizona


Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Sep 20, 2024

6204

ML02-0707

Adult - Pre 50

26

44

11132

69 inches

106 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Days

1958

1976

2002

May 2, 2002

Apache Junction

Arizona

Pinal County

1

5338

Apache Junction Police Department

Apache Junction

Arizona

Pinal County

300 East Superstition Boulevard, 1001 North Idaho Road (Physical), Apache Junction, Arizona

4809828260

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ajcity.net/directory.aspx?did=8

02 05 02 007

May 2, 2002

Black

Curly and coarse, 2 inches in length Frontal and crown balding

Unknown

Unknown

  • Tattoo: Left shoulder = woman with hat on Right shoulder = woman's face with a bird Right hand between thumb and index finger = star or asterisk Left hand between thumb and index finger = stylistic symbol or letter, possibly the letter "F"

  • Clothing: Black jeans, "Guess" brand Burgundy t-shirt Black belt with white metal clasp with red and white inlay
  • Footwear: White socks


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Case Description

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Decedent was known as a transient living in desert, last seen alive on 4/28/2002 by an individual who reported that he brought water to this unidentified person.
Date Found: 2002-05-02

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6490

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (10)

    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
    Juan Rodriguez
    Juan Rodriguez
    MP15676 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 100–300 lb
    82%Moderate
    Guillermo Perez
    Guillermo Perez
    MP1079 • Missing since Oct 28, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 34
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 63%106 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    80%Moderate
    Marlon Orellana Aguilar
    Marlon Orellana Aguilar
    MP15680 • Missing since Mar 4, 2001 from Puerto de Ocos, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 30–31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 100–300 lb
    80%Moderate
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    Wilmer Paredes Lanza
    MP15678 • Missing since Feb 26, 2001 from Monterrey Mexico, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 36–37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 100–300 lb
    80%Moderate
    Martin Reynosa
    Martin Reynosa
    MP15677 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 31–32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 100–300 lb
    79%Possible
    Israel Quintana, Sr.
    Israel Quintana, Sr.
    MP3925 • Missing since May 3, 1992 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 79%106 lb vs 135–145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    David Arrieta
    David Arrieta
    MP431 • Missing since Oct 7, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 30
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 28%106 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    Jesus Ruiz
    Jesus Ruiz
    MP17996 • Missing since Nov 18, 1998 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 26–44 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 33%106 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jose Mondragon Soto
    Jose Mondragon Soto
    MP12280 • Missing since May 2, 1999 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 26–44 vs 36–37 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 35%106 lb vs 170 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. 26–44 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 110–120 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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