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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 20-30
from Ocotillo, California


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Victim Details

Apr 4, 2014

Jan 11, 2024

16727

11-145

Adult - Pre 30

20

30

25732

68 inches

Hispanic / Latino

Multiple

Male

6

Months

1981

1991

2011

Sep 12, 2011

Ocotillo

California

Imperial County

36177

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

11-145

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

  • Accessories: black belt-torn
  • Clothing: Polo Ralph Lauren blue jeans-faded and torn. size 36x32
  • Footwear: white athletic shoes approximately size 11-12


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Case Description

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Located in open desert, possibly undocumented immigrant that crossed into United States illegally.
Date Found: 2011-09-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP12337

    • 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
    Jose Medina
    Jose Medina
    MP110096 • Missing since Sep 23, 2010 from Calexico, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    80%Moderate
    Josue Cruz Roman
    Josue Cruz Roman
    MP16835 • Missing since Aug 21, 2011 from San Luis, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'7"
    79%Possible
    Mariano Martinez Palomino
    Mariano Martinez Palomino
    MP61625 • Missing since Aug 25, 2008 from El Centro, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    Miguel Contreras
    Miguel Contreras
    MP61333 • Missing since Jun 23, 2001 from Seeley, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    Sergio Aquayo
    Sergio Aquayo
    MP102606 • Missing since Jun 27, 2005 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    Vicente Gaona
    Vicente Gaona
    MP61319 • Missing since Feb 2, 2000 from Salton City, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    78%Possible
    Martin Valenzuela Apodaca
    Martin Valenzuela Apodaca
    MP16857 • Missing since Aug 10, 2011 from Yuma, Arizona
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%80 mi away
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    78%Possible
    Benito Guerrero
    Benito Guerrero
    MP161163 • Missing since May 18, 2007 from Bonita, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    Jorge Amador Cabrilla
    Jorge Amador Cabrilla
    MP59977 • Missing since Nov 5, 1999 from Calexico, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    Larry Perez
    Larry Perez
    MP4351 • Missing since May 16, 2004 from Chula Vista, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"

    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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