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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 21-35
from , Arizona


Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Apr 5, 2021

6205

ML02-0679

Adult - Pre 40

21

35

11134

64 inches

98 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Weeks

1967

1981

2002

Apr 25, 2002

Arizona

Pima County

1

5340

Pima County Sheriff's Department

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

1750 East Benson Highway, , Tucson, Arizona

5203514600

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.pimasheriff.org/

02 04 25 0395

Apr 25, 2002

Black

3/8 inches in length parietal and occipital balding is possible

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: Pockets contained soccer cards and a piece of "Marlboro Lights" cigarette box with multiple phone numbers and the name "Pepe" written on it
  • Clothing: Jacket - black, white and gray in color, "Celio" brand, size large Jacket - dark gray-brown with black stripes, no labels Jacket - navy blue (no labels) Shirt - white short-sleeved, button-up, no labels T-shirt - white, short-sleeved, no labels Blue jeans - "Renegados" brand, waist size 38
  • Footwear: Cowboy boots, brown (men's size approx. 7 - 7.5)


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Case Description

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Decedent found in remote desert canyon used by border-crossers, he appeared to have fallen down the canyon; decedent had two gallons of water in plastic jugs nearby; decedent carried a paper in his pocket with telephone numbers and the name "Pepe" written on it. Recent match in AFIS under the name Juan Rosales Medina. This name has not been verified. Per US CBP, decedent claimed Mexican (Veracruz) citizenship.
Date Found: 2002-04-25

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP6494

    • 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
    Gilberto Gonzalez
    Gilberto Gonzalez
    MP59201 • Missing since Jan 20, 1996 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 83%98 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    81%Moderate
    Alejandro Mariscal
    Alejandro Mariscal
    MP15674 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 21–35 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Weight 100%98 lb vs 100–300 lb
    79%Possible
    Juan Rodriguez
    Juan Rodriguez
    MP15676 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%103 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%98 lb vs 100–300 lb
    79%Possible
    Ira Josytewa
    Ira Josytewa
    MP1054 • Missing since Aug 28, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 21
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 32%98 lb vs 163–173 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Jose Moreno-martinez
    Jose Moreno-martinez
    MP86411 • Missing since Nov 2, 1995 from Tucson, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 35%98 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Filemon Martinez Caballero
    Filemon Martinez Caballero
    MP15700 • Missing since May 20, 2002 from Douglas, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 68%134 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 43%98 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    78%Possible
    Andres Diaz Mendez
    Andres Diaz Mendez
    MP15683 • Missing since Jul 1, 2001 from Sells, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 23
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%98 lb vs 100–300 lb
    78%Possible
    Martin Reynosa
    Martin Reynosa
    MP15677 • Missing since Jan 1, 2001 from Unknown, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 31–32 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%142 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 4'0"–7'0"
    Weight 100%98 lb vs 100–300 lb
    78%Possible
    Pablo Hernandez
    Pablo Hernandez
    MP3873 • Missing since Sep 1, 2000 from Phoenix, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 21–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 99%98 lb vs 110–120 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Marlon Orellana Aguilar
    Marlon Orellana Aguilar
    MP15680 • Missing since Mar 4, 2001 from Puerto de Ocos, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 30–31 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 67%142 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%98 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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