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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP24482) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 2013, a young man named Lawrence Anthony Zamora, just 19 years old, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. Known to some by the nickname 'Poomba', he was last seen in the vicinity of 59th Avenue and West McDowell Road. There is some discrepancy regarding the exact date of his last contact, with sources citing both July 31, 2013, and August 2, 2013. On that evening, between approximately 6:00 and 7:00 PM, Lawrence was contacted for the last time. After this, there have been no confirmed sightings or any communication from him. At the time of his disappearance, Lawrence was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'8' and 5'10' tall and weighing between 120 and 130 pounds. He had black hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive scar on his right eyebrow.

The circumstances surrounding Lawrence's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details publicly available. The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency assigned to his case. Despite the passage of years, no significant leads or developments have been made public, leaving his family and community with unanswered questions. His case is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as case number MP24482.

The lack of information has made the investigation into Lawrence Zamora's disappearance incredibly challenging. His case is one of many unresolved missing person files, a silent testament to the pain and uncertainty that families of the missing endure. With no new information, his disappearance remains unexplained and unsolved. The official investigation continues, with hope that one day, answers will be found and closure can be brought to those who knew and loved him.

Last Seen: Aug 2, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP12560
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP12560 • Found Nov 1, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP12852
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP12852 • Found Jul 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP13035
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP13035 • Found Oct 19, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP12583
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP12583 • Found Apr 8, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–19 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona - unidentified case UP12827
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP12827 • Found Mar 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16418
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona
UP16418 • Found May 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP13867
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP13867 • Found Dec 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP81707
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP81707 • Found May 11, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–18 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP75357
John Doe — Arizona
UP75357 • Found Jul 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%120–135 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14834
John Doe — Arizona
UP14834 • Found Mar 1, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"

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 the unidentified case.

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