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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 30-50
from Niland, California


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Victim Details

Sep 26, 2012

Jan 11, 2024

16376

12-161

Adult - Pre 40

30

50

25326

69 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

8

Months

1961

1982

2011

2012

Sep 14, 2012

Niland

California

Imperial County

92257

36169

Imperial County Sheriff's Office- Coroner Division

El Centro

California

Imperial County

328 Applestill Road, , El Centro, California

4422652105

County

Coroner

https://icso.imperialcounty.org/operations/#coroner

12-161

Unknown

Dark hair found near remains

n/a

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: black square lighter, red bic lighter
  • Clothing: sun bleached pants (tan or blue), size 32 "Gold & Silver" brand
  • Clothing: elastic from underwear, black belt with plastic gems
  • Footwear: brown color "Etnies" shoes, mens size 9.5


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Case Description

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Skeletal remains found in desert area in northern Imperial County, near a US Border Patrol checkpoint. Extreme summer weather in area.
Date Found: 2012-09-14

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP10634

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Javier Uribe
    Javier Uribe
    MP64317 • Missing since Mar 21, 2003 from Calipatria, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    Martin Valenzuela Apodaca
    Martin Valenzuela Apodaca
    MP16857 • Missing since Aug 10, 2011 from Yuma, Arizona
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    76%Possible
    Javier Vega
    Javier Vega
    MP75111 • Missing since Jul 16, 2011 from Desert Hot Springs, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 82%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    76%Possible
    Jesus Pina Vega
    Jesus Pina Vega
    MP16863 • Missing since Oct 17, 2011 from Tecate, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    Edgar Diaz-Estrada
    Edgar Diaz-Estrada
    MP64336 • Missing since Jun 15, 2004 from Winterhaven, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 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 this case.

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