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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3872) and 3 other sources
In the fall of 2006, the family of Jaime Ramirez Gutierrez was faced with a quiet and profound uncertainty. At 37 years old, Jaime, a resident of Phoenix, Arizona, vanished sometime in the middle of November. He was last seen in the vicinity of 1st Avenue and South Mountain Avenue, and since that time, his relatives have not seen or heard from him. The days turned into weeks, and the silence from Jaime grew, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and growing concern for his well-being. At the time he went missing, Jaime was reportedly leading a transient lifestyle.

Details surrounding his disappearance are limited, but a description of Jaime was shared in the hopes that someone might recognize him. He is a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing between 5'9' and 5'10' and weighing between 160 and 170 pounds. A particularly notable physical characteristic is the missing top joint of his left ring finger. When he was last seen, he was believed to be wearing a green long-sleeved shirt and khaki pants. He also wore a small cross necklace made from string. Those familiar with his situation noted that he was in poor health and may have been experiencing depression around the time he went missing.

The Phoenix Police Department is the investigating agency for this case, and for many years, they have sought information that could lead to answers about what happened to Jaime. The lack of contact since mid-November 2006 has left a void in the lives of his family. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a family searching for a resolution. Jaime Ramirez Gutierrez, a man with a distinct physical feature and a family that has not forgotten him, vanished from south Phoenix, and the circumstances of his case remain a mystery.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 2006

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 — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP4938
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP4938 • Found Sep 24, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 70%119 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 37
Race 60%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5138
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP5138 • Found Apr 17, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Arizona - unidentified case UP4932
John Doe — Cowlic, Arizona
UP4932 • Found Jan 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP8769
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP8769 • Found Sep 18, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
79%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160–170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona - unidentified case UP10351
John Doe — Picacho, Arizona
UP10351 • Found Dec 29, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP5084
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP5084 • Found Apr 23, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'10"
78%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6743
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6743 • Found Dec 15, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–43 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'10"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP57940 • Found Apr 20, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"–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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