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  • Vamori Village John Doe/”Jose Luis Perez” (June 27, 2007)

    (FIRST) USBP apprehension photo (2000)
    (SECOND) Black shoes (Brand “Calzados, Roy”; size “39”)

    (FIRST) Blue corduroy pants (Brand “Gap“; style “Carpenter”; size “31×30”)
    (SECOND) Gray boxer shorts with a print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a green lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses (Brand “Marcado’s” or “Macaros“; size “L”)

    Humane Borders map screenshot of case information at discovery coordinates

    Vamori Village John Doe/”Jose Luis Perez” (June 27, 2007)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: June 27th, 2007
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Vamori Village, Pima County, Arizona, USA (31°40’53.4″N 112°01’11.6″W (31.681500, -112.019900))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2007
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: < 1 week (Humane Borders)
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Probable hyperthermia (Humane Borders)
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 45 years old
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Unknown
    • HAIR: Black
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
      • Black, thin moustache
      • Vertically oriented striations present on the facial surface of most of the anterior mandibular and maxillary teeth
      • Tattoo on left hand between index and thumb: Possible cross on top of heart or a “13″ (green ink)

    BACKGROUND

    On June 27th, 2007, the remains of a Hispanic male were discovered in a remote desert area near Vamori Village, Arizona. It is believed he had been deceased less than a week prior to his discovery.

    The individual is described as a Hispanic male between 25 to 45 years of age. He stood at 5’3” (63 inches; 160.02 cm) in height and had black hair. His weight and eye colour could not be determined.

    He had a thin, black moustache, a tattoo in green ink of a possible cross on top of a heart of a “13” on his left hand between his index and thumb, and vertically oriented striations on the facial surface of most of his anterior mandibular and maxillary teeth.

    A pair of black shoes or boots were discovered on his body. A pair of blue corduroy pants and a pair of gray boxer shorts with print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a green lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses were discovered near his body.

    In March of 2021, his fingerprints matched to a “Jose Luis Perez”, possibly from Chiapas, Mexico. This identity has not been verified as of May 2026. There is a USBP apprehension photo available of the decedent alive, taken in 2000. I will include this photo, as well as the photos available of his pants, boxer shorts, and shoes. There is a phot of his teeth which is available on NamUs and the DoeNetwork.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Black shoes or boots (Brand “Calzados, Roy”; size “39”)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • Blue corduroy pants (Brand “Gap”; style “Carpenter”; size “31×30”)
    • Gray boxer shorts with a print pattern featuring the words “Living La Vida Loca” and a lizard wearing a shirt and sunglasses (NamUs and DoeNetwork note the brand as “Marcardo’s” but looking at the photo of the boxer shorts, it looks more like “Macaros” to me; NamUs and DoeNetwork note that the boxer shorts say “Living La Vida Loco” but looking at the photo of them, they appear to read “Living La Vida Loca”.) (Brand “Marcardo’s” or “Macaros”; size “L”)

    IDENTIFIERS

    • Dentals: Available
    • Fingerprints: Available
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-383-3275
    • Agency Case Number: 07 06 27 074

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson (Forensic Anthropologist)
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
    • Agency Case Number: ML 07-1164

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP4941
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: #4706UMAZ

    REFERENCES

  • Ajo John Doe/”Armando Lopez-Rivera” (July 15, 2012)

    (FIRST) USBP apprehension photo (Dated 01 June 2010)
    (SECOND) USBP apprehension photo (Dated 23 July 2000)
    (THIRD) USBP apprehension photo (Undated)

    Items discovered (“Dallas Cowboys” hat, light blue boxer shorts with white stripes, brown belt with large silver buckle, and hiking boots)

    Ajo John Doe/”Armando Lopez-Rivera” (July 15, 2012)

    • DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 15th, 2012
    • LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Ajo, Pima County, Arizona, 85321, USA (32°24’10.6″N 112°50’36.2″W (32.402930, -112.843380))
    • ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2012
    • POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Weeks
    • CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Mummified
    • CAUSE OF DEATH: Probable hyperthermia (exposure)
    • SEX: Male
    • ESTIMATED AGE: 30 – 55 years old (Humane Borders notes “49”)
    • RACE: Hispanic
    • WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 150 pounds (68.0389 kg)
    • HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm)
    • EYE COLOUR: Brown
    • HAIR: Black with some gray
    • DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted

    BACKGROUND

    On July 15th, 2012, mummified remains were discovered in a remote desert area near Ajo, Arizona. The individual is believed to have been a Hispanic male between 30 to 55 years of age (as per NamUs; Humane Borders notes his age as “49”. I am unsure where this was obtained, it may have been from one of the times he was apprehended by the USBP.) He weighed approximately 150 pounds (68.0389 kg) and stood at 5’4” (64 inches; 162.56 cm) in height. He had brown eyes and his hair was black with some gray in it.

    The man’s fingerprints were run and matched to US Border Patrol (USBP) records for “…including multiple arrests and under several names, including Armando Lopez-Rivera. None of the names are verified.” (NamUs) NamUs notes that he was arrested under “several names” but only notes the one.

    As per NamUs, the man had been released from a US prison in May of 2012 and was subsequently deported to Mexico on June 17th, 2012. His remains were discovered 28 days after this deportation.

    He was found wearing dark jeans, a brown belt with a large silver buckle, gray socks, and brown shoes (they definitely look to be hiking boots and do not look brown to me or at least are not fully brown). Discovered near his body was a tan or white t-shirt, light blue boxer shorts with white stripes, a Dallas Cowboys hat (dark coloured, likely dark blue, with a white star), toiletries (no further information or description on this), and a tan rope.

    There are three photos of him alive from previous apprehensions by the USBP. One from July 23rd, 2000, one from June 1st, 2010, and an undated one. I will include those photos, of course.

    He likely attempted to cross the border again and sadly succumbed to the elements. This was likely not long after being deported in June as he is believed to have been deceased “weeks” (as per NamUs), possibly 3 weeks or less (as per Humane Borders) and he was discovered 4 weeks after being deported in June.

    CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted

    • Dark jeans (No brand or size noted)
    • Brown belt with large silver buckle (No brand or size noted)
    • Gray socks (No brand or size noted)
    • Brown shoes (No brand or size noted) (From the photos they appear to be hiking boots and do not look brown to me or at least are not fully brown)

    Near the body, the following was noted

    • Tan or white t-shirt (No brand or size noted)
    • Light blue with white stripes boxer shorts (No brand or size noted)
    • “Dallas Cowboys” hat (Dark coloured; possibly dark blue, with a white star)
    • Tan rope
    • Toiletries (No further information/description provided)

    IDENTIFIERS

    • Dentals: Unknown
    • Fingerprints: Unknown
    • DNA: Unknown

    INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

    AGENCY ONE

    • Agency Name: Pima County Sheriff’s Office
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-803-3280
    • Agency Case Number: 12 07 15 059

    AGENCY TWO

    • Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
    • Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson (Forensic Anthropologist)
    • Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
    • Agency Case Number: ML 12-01693

    OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS

    • NamUs Case Number: #UP12917
    • DoeNetwork Case Number: 4865UMAZ

    REFERENCES