Unidentified AND MISSING

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Dulzura John Doe (September 5, 2022)
Photos of belongings found with him, including a black lanyard with one silver key, a black micro-USB to 3.5 mm jack and USB-A cord, a blue notebook, and a brown leather book that zips closed and has a zip pocket

Google Maps screenshot of discovery coordinates (32.586667, -116.847833)

Dulzura John Doe (September 5, 2022)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 5^th, 2022
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Dulzura, San Diego County, California, 91917, USA (32°35’12.0”N 116°50’52.2”W (32.586667, -116.847833))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2022
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Insect/animal activity
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Male
- ESTIMATED AGE: 25 – 35 years old
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT: (MEASURED) 122 pounds (55.3383 kg)
- HEIGHT (MEASURED): 5’9” (69 inches; 175.26 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On September 5^th, 2022, Border patrol agents discovered human remains on a hillside in the Otay Mountain area of Dulzura, California.

The remains are believed to belong to a Hispanic male between 25 to 35 years old. He weighed 122 pounds (55.3383 kilograms) and stood at 5’9” in height (69 inches / 175.26 centimetres).

He was found wearing a black shirt, a black sweater, black pants, a black belt, underwear, white shoes, black socks, and a backpack.

He was also found with a bright blue notebook that had a sticker in one corner that read “Roca”, a small book (it looks possibly like a Bible to me) with a brown leather cover that zipped closed and had a zip pocket, a black lanyard with one silver key, and a black micro-USB to TRS (3.5 mm jack) and USB-A cord.

In the Circumstances of Recovery section of his NamUs profile, it states that he may have “…been associated with or stopped at the Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus, A.R. in Tijuana, Mexico during his journey to the United States.” Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus (IAFCJ) is a Oneness Pentecostal Church founded in Mexico. They have many locations in Mexico as well as the United States, with a U.S. headquarters located in San Bernardino, California. I am unsure why authorities believe this, but my guess is he had a card, sticker, or written note with the churches name and/or address in his belongings.

In the Circumstances of Recovery section of his NamUs profile, it states that he may have “…been associated with or stopped at the Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus, A.R. in Tijuana, Mexico during his journey to the United States.” Iglesia Apostólica De La Fe En Cristo Jesus (IAFCJ) is a Oneness Pentecostal Church founded in Mexico. They have many locations in Mexico as well as the United States, with a U.S. headquarters located in San Bernardino, California. I am unsure why authorities believe this, but my guess is he had a card, sticker, or written note with the churches name and/or address in his belongings.

(*Currently, I am focusing mostly on cases of migrants who passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
- Black shirt (No brand or size noted)
- Black sweater (No brand or size noted)
- Underwear (No colour, brand, or size noted)
- Black belt (No brand or size noted)
- Two white shoes (No brand or size noted)
- Two black socks (No brand or size noted)
- Backpack (No colour or brand noted)
- Small book (possibly a Bible) with a brown leather cover that zipped closed and had a zip pocket (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
- A black lanyard with one silver key (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
- One black cord – micro-USB to TRS (3.5 mm jack) and USB-A (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
- A bright blue notebook with a small sticker in one corner that reads “Roca” (This is not on the list of items found but is in photos on NamUs)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Agency Contact Person: Kathy On (Medical Examiner Investigator)
- Agency Phone Number: 858-694-2895
- Agency Case Number: 2022-02969
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: San Diego Sheriff’s Department
- Agency Phone Number: 858-565-5200
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP96389
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP96389)
May 8, 2026
Little Tucson/Ali Chukson John Doe (November 23, 2012)
Reconstruction (NCMEC artist, date unknown)

NCMEC poster

Humane Borders – Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants screenshot showing location of discovery (31.895416, -111.777950) and case details (ML 13-00429)

Little Tucson/Ali Chukson John Doe (November 23, 2012)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: November 23^rd, 2012
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY¹: Ali Chukson, Pima County, Arizona, 85634, USA (31°53’43.5”N 112°46’40.6”W (31.895416, -111.777950))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2011 – 2012
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Months
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Male
- ESTIMATED AGE: 13 – 18 years old
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None stated
BACKGROUND

On November 23^rd, 2012, a human cranium was discovered in the desert near Old Topana Road, 3 miles south of Ali Chukson (Little Tucson), Arizona.

I would just like to note since I was confused at first (though please correct me if I’m wrong!): “Ali Chukson” (O’odham: ʼAli Cuk Ṣon) means “Little Tucson” in the O’odham language, which is why the location of Ali Chukson (and the Doe) is referred to as Little Tucson or Little Tucson Village.

It is believed the remains belonged to a Hispanic male between 13 to 18 years old. His weight, height, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined. “It is suspected he had been deceased for several months and may have died as early as 2011.” (NCMEC)

(*Currently, I am focusing mostly on cases of migrants who passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

NOTES – Things to note or discrepancies found during research
- ¹ LOCATION OF DISCOVERY – NamUs and NCMEC state that he was discovered in Little Tucson (Ali Chukson), but searching the coordinates says that it is in Ali Molina, but if you search the road that he was found very close to, it says it is located in Sells. I just wanted to note this.
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- 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: 121123090
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 13-00429
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NCMEC Case Number: 1250497
- NamUs Case Number: #UP11081
REFERENCES
May 6, 2026
Ajo John Doe (November 18, 2011)
Reconstruction (NCMEC artist, date unknown)

NCMEC poster

Humane Borders – Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants screenshot showing location of discovery 32.384250, -112.775917) and case details (ML 11-02288)

Ajo John Doe (November 18, 2011)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: November 18^th, 2011
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Ajo, Pima County, Arizona, 85321, USA (32°23’03.3”N 112°46’33.3”W (32.384250, -112.775917))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2010 – 2011
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL¹: 2 months – 1 year
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Male
- ESTIMATED AGE²: 15 – 25 years old
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On November 18^th, 2011, a human cranium was discovered in the desert near Pipeline Road in Ajo, Arizona. According to NamUs: “Cranium found in wash near Ajo, Arizona. No other remains or personal property found.”

It is believed the remains belonged to a Hispanic male between 15 to 25 years old. His weight, height, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.

(*Currently, I am focusing mostly on cases of migrants who passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

NOTES – Things of note or discrepancies found during research
- ¹ POSTMORTEM INTERVAL – NamUs just notes “Months” while NCMEC notes “between 2 months and 1 year”. Humane Borders OpenGIS notes “< 3 months” for the postmortem interval.
- ² ESTIMATED AGE – NamUs notes 15 to 25, and under “Estimated Age” on NCMEC it also notes 15 to 25, but in the NCMEC description they note “between 15 and 18 years of age.”
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Pima County Sheriff’s Department
- Agency Phone Number: 520-351-4600
- Agency Case Number: 111118187
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 11-02288
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NCMEC Case Number: 1250498
- NamUs Case Number: #UP10098
REFERENCES
May 6, 2026
Santa Teresa Jane Doe (June 19, 2023)
Photo of items found with her including: a black hair tie/scrunchie, a cell phone, a white charging cord, a white charging block, and a sanitary/period pad

Google Maps screenshot of coordinates (31.814913, -106.765031)

Santa Teresa Jane Doe (June 19, 2023)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: June 19^th, 2023
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88008, USA (31°48’53.7”N, 106°45’54.1”W (31.814913, -106.765031))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown (likely 1 – 4 days)
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE GROUP: Adult
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 93 pounds (42.1841 kg)
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’1” (61 inches; 154.94 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Black
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On June 19^th, 2023, human remains were discovered in the desert 600 feet South of Highway 9 near mile marker 142 in Santa Teresa, New Mexico.

The victim is believed to be an adult Hispanic woman. She weighed approximately 93 pounds and stood at approximately 5’1” in height. She had black hair.

This woman was reported to border patrol four days prior to her discovery on the 15^th of June. NamUs states “…reported on 6/15/23, unable to locate.”

She was found with no food, water, or identification. She was wearing a black t-shirt, blue jeans, blue socks with a red design, black “Nike” sneakers/tennis shoes, a black hair tie, and had a cell phone and U.S. currency with her.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
- Black t-shirt (No brand or size noted)
- Blue jeans (No brand or size noted)
- Blue socks with red design (No brand or size noted)
- Black sneakers/tennis shoes (Brand “Nike”; no size noted)
- Black hair tie
- Cell phone (No further description/information provided)
- U.S. currency (No further description/information provided)
- White charging cord (This is not mentioned on NamUs of the items found with her, but is shown in the one photo)
- White charging block (This is not mentioned on NamUs of the items found with her, but is shown in the one photo)
- A sanitary/period pad (This is not mentioned on NamUs of the items found with her, but is shown in the one photo)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 575-525-1911
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
- Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
- Agency Case Number: 2023-04393
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP122654
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP122654)
May 5, 2026
Las Cruces Jane Doe (July 13, 2023)
Photo showing items found with her including a white charging cord, white charging block, Mexican pesos (200), a tin of “Clotriplex” ceam/ointment, a small mirror with a photo of Charlize Theron on the back, a tan tube which was possibly foundation/concealer, and a bag of some sort of snack possibly from “Pro Maní“

Google Maps photo of the coordinates (31.86948, -106.73646)

Las Cruces Jane Doe (July 13, 2023)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: July 13^th, 2023
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY¹: Las Cruces, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, USA (31°52’10.1”N, 106°44’11.3”W (31.86948, -106.73646))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Decomposing/putrefaction
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE GROUP: Adult
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 96 pounds (43.5449 kg)
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 4’8” (56 inches; 142.24 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Black (long)
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
  - Silver window grill on right front tooth
BACKGROUND

On July 13^th, 2023, human remains were discovered by a Border Patrol helicopter patrolling around Las Cruces, New Mexico.

The victim is believed to be an adult Hispanic woman. She weighed approximately 96 pounds and stood at approximately 4’8” in height. She had long, black hair. She had a silver window grill on her right front tooth.

She was found wearing a black long-sleeved cropped top, blue jeans, gray/white socks with “yellow cartoon characters”, and black “Sketchers” tennis shoes/sneakers. She also had 200 Mexican pesos, a small mirror with a photo of Charlize Theron on the back, a tin of “Clotriplex” cream, a tan bottle that I cannot read/make out any words on but it seems like some sort of moisturizer or beauty product, a white charging cord, and a white charging block.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
- Black long-sleeve cropped top (No brand or size noted)
- Blue jeans (No brand or size noted)
- Gray/white socks with yellow cartoon characters (No brand or size noted)
- Black tennis shoes/sneakers (Brand “Sketchers”; no size noted)
- Small mirror with photo of Charlize Theron on the back
- 200 Mexican pesos
- White charging cord and white charging brick (Not on list of items found with her on NamUs but is in the photo provided on NamUs)
- Tin of “Clotriplex” cream (Not on list of items found with her on NamUs but is in the photo provided on NamUs)
- A tan bottle of some sort of moisturizer or beauty product (I cannot make out the words on the bottle; not on list of items found with her on NamUs but is in the photo provided on NamUs)
NOTES – Things of note or discrepancies found during research
- ¹ LOCATION OF DISCOVERY – While NamUs says the area is Las Cruces, if you search the coordinates, it shows it as being in Santa Teresa. I just wanted to note this.
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Mesilla Police Department
- Agency Phone Number: 575-524-3262
- Agency Case Number: 2023-05047
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP136832
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP136832)
May 5, 2026
Santa Teresa Jane Doe (December 11, 2023)
Google Maps screenshot of coordinate (31.857280, -106.765040)

(FIRST) Black t-shirt with graphic of a white hanger which had a heart and the word “LOVE’ in red, white, and blue, hanging from the hanger (No brand or size noted)
(SECOND) Black ankle socks with blue heel and toe (No brand or size noted)
(THIRD) Underwear (“XIFANXIU” on waistband; no size noted)

(FIRST) Black tennis shoes/sneakers with light blue details (No brand noted; possible size “36”)
(SECOND) Dark coloured jeans (No brand or size noted)
(THIRD) Dark coloured bra with lace detail (No brand or size noted)

Santa Teresa Jane Doe (December 11, 2023)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: December 11^th, 2023
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY¹: Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88008, USA (31°51’26.2”N, 106°45’54.1”W (31.857280, -106.765040))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE: 22 – 43 years old
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 4’9” – 5’7” (57 – 67 inches; 144.78 – 170.18 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On December 11^th, 2023, skeletal remains were found on BLM (Bureau of Land Management) land, West of Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Only a skull, mandible, spine, ribs, and clothing were found.

The victim is believed to be a Hispanic woman between 22 to 43 years old. She stood approximately 4’9” to 5’7” in height. Her weight, hair colour, and eye colour could not be determined.

On NamUs, it states “UP136066 and UP127517 were found in the same vicinity and may be related.” There is no further information regarding this, but I will do a write up of #UP136066 soon as well.

Clothing found nearby were a black t-shirt with a graphic of a white clothes hanger which had a heart and the word “LOVE” in red, white, and blue, hanging from the hanger, dark coloured jeans, underwear, a dark coloured bra with lace detail, black tennis shoes/sneakers, and black ankle socks with blue heels and toes. I will note that in the images provided on NamUs, three shoes are shown; two of the ones I believe are the black, possibly size 36 ones noted in the items found, and one of a different kind that is not mentioned otherwise.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – Near the body, the following was noted
- Black t-shirt with graphic of a white hanger which had a heart and the word “LOVE’ in red, white, and blue, hanging from the hanger (No brand or size noted)
- Dark coloured jeans (No brand or size noted)
- Underwear (“XIFANXIU” on waistband; no size noted)
- Dark coloured bra with lace detail (No brand or size noted)
- Black tennis shoes/sneakers with light blue details (No brand noted; possible size “36”)
- Black ankle socks with blue heel and toe (No brand or size noted)
NOTES – Things of note or discrepancies found during research
- ¹ LOCATION OF DISCOVERY – NamUs notes the area as Las Cruces in the “Location”, but the coordinates say that it is Santa Teresea and the “Circumstances of Discovery” say she was found on land West of Santa Teresa.
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 575-525-1911
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
- Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
- Agency Case Number: 2023-08926
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP128517
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP128517)
May 5, 2026
Santa Teresa Jane Doe (September 23, 2023)
Items found with her (cell phone, black charging cord, black charging block, light green/white folding toothbrush, tin of “VapoRub“, tube of “Colgate” toothpaste, Mexican pesos (50), some papers/notes

Google Maps screenshot of coordinates (31.79363, -106.7452)

(FIRST) Black shoes (Brand “Nike“; size “US 6.5Y”)
(SECOND) Black socks with white and red design
(THIRD) Black underwire bra (Brand “Coobie”; size “38B”)

(FIRST) Light green long-sleeved shirt with the writing “California 1991” printed across the front (Brand “SHEIN”; no size noted)
(SECOND) T-shirt – possibly gray
(THIRD) Black dark-wash jeans (Brand “Levi’s”; no size noted)
(FOURTH) Black hoodie with two pockets on the front (Brand “SHEIN”; size “US 8/10”)

Santa Teresa Jane Doe (September 23, 2023)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: September 23^rd, 2023
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88008, USA (31°47’37.1”N, 106°44’42.7”W (31.79363, -106.7452))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Near complete or complete skeleton
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE: 16 – 25 years old
- RACE: Hispanic / Caucasian
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 5’3” – 6’0” (63 – 72 inches; 160.02 – 182.88 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Brown (short)
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
  - CHEST TATTOO: Fine line tattoo of a stylized lotus
BACKGROUND

On September 23^rd, 2023, skeletal remains were found by border patrol in Santa Terea, New Mexico.

The victim is believed to be a Hispanic teenage girl or young adult woman between 16 to 25 years old. She stood between 5’3” to 6’0” in height and had short, brown hair. She had a fine line stylized tattoo of a lotus on her chest. Her weight and eye colour could not be determined.

She was found wearing a light green long-sleeved shirt with the writing “California 1991” across the front, a black hoodie with two pockets on the front, a t-shirt that was possibly gray, black dark-wash jeans, a black underwire bra, black socks with white and red design, and black or blue “Nike” tennis shoes/sneakers. A cell phone, tin of “VapoRub”, tube of “Colgate” toothpaste, light green/mint and white toothbrush (looks like a folding toothbrush), Mexican and U.S. currency, as well as cards, notes, and papers, were found with her.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – On the body, the following was noted
- Light green long-sleeved shirt with the writing “California 1991” printed across the front (Brand “SHEIN”; no size noted)
- Black hoodie with two pockets on the front (Brand “SHEIN”; size “US 8/10”)
- T-shirt – possibly gray (No brand or sizer noted)
- Black dark-wash jeans (Brand “Levi’s”; no size noted)
- Black underwire bra (Brand “Coobie”; size “38B”)
- Black socks with white and red design (No brand or sizer noted)
- Black tennis shoes/sneakers (Brand “Nike”; size “US 6.5Y”)
- Cell phone (No further description/information provided)
- Tin of “VapoRub”
- Tube of “Colgate” toothpaste
- Black charging cord with black charging block
- Light green and white toothbrush (looks like a folding toothbrush)
- Mexican and U.S. currency
- Cards, notes, papers (No further description/information provided)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 575-525-1911
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
- Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
- Agency Case Number: 2023-06904
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP124927
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP124927)
May 5, 2026
Ajo John Doe (February 2025)
Stock image of the kind of shoes found (white “U.S. Polo Assn.” size US Mens 8)

Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants Screenshot of coordinates (32.316303, -113.130572) and case information (ML 25-0640)

Ajo John Doe (February 2025)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY¹: February 12^th, 2025
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY²: Ajo, Pima County, Arizona, 85321, USA (32°18’58.7”N 113°07’50.1”W (32.316303, -113.130572))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: 2010 – 2023
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Approximately 2 – 15 years
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Male
- ESTIMATED AGE GROUP: Adult – Pre 60
- RACE: Uncertain
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES:
  - Missing first molars on right and left side of lower jaw
BACKGROUND

On February 12^th, 2025, partial skeletal remains were found in the remote desert West of Ajo, Arizona.

NamUs states “Skeletal elements were discovered in a remote desert location by private citizens (USBP)”

Authorities believe that the remains had been at that location for 2 to 15 years prior to discovery.

The victim is believed to be an adult (pre 60 years old) Hispanic male. Due to the condition of his remains, his race, weight, height, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined. He was missing the first molars on the right and left side of his lower jaw.

Nearby, a red collared sweater with snap buttons “to be worn down or snapped up as a turtleneck”, white tennis shoes/sneakers, and a gray blanket with stripes were found.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – Near the body, the following was noted
- Red collared sweater with snap buttons “to be worn down or snapped up as a turtleneck” (Brand “Banana Republic”; size “Large”)
- White tennis shoes/sneakers (Brand “U.S. Polo Assn.”; size “US Mens 8”)
- Gray blanket with stripes
NOTES – Things to note or discrepancies found during research
- ¹ DATE OF DISCOVERY – NamUs notes the date of discovery as February 12^th, 2025, while the Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants map notes the reporting date as February 8^th, 2025.
- ² LOCATION OF DISCOVERY – NamUs notes the Location as “W of Ajo”. I just wanted to note this.
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
- Agency Case Number: 25-0640
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: Pima County Sheriff’s Department
- Agency Phone Number: 520-351-4600
- Agency Case Number: 250212239
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP148666
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP148666)
- Arizona OpenGIS Initiative for Deceased Migrants (ML 25-0640)
May 5, 2026
Santa Teresa Jane Doe (April 28, 2025)
(FIRST) Google Maps screenshot of coordinates – zoomed in (31.83736, -106.9994)
(SECOND) Google Maps screenshot of coordinates – more zoomed out (31.83736, -106.9994)

Santa Teresa Jane Doe (April 28, 2025)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: April 28^th, 2025
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Santa Teresa, Doña Ana County, New Mexico, 88008, USA (31°50’14.5”N 106°59’57.8”W (31.83736, -106.9994))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Female
- ESTIMATED AGE: 17 – 21 years old
- RACE: Hispanic / Asian / Native American
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT (ESTIMATED): 4’9” – 5’4” (57 – 64 inches; 144.78 – 162.56 cm)
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On April 28^th, 2025, the Battalion Search and Rescue group discovered partial skeletal remains in the desert between Highway 9 and Cross Tie Road in Santa Teresa, New Mexico. The Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office were alerted of this discovery “…and provided coordinates to the remains.” (NamUS)

The victim is believed to be a Hispanic, Asian, or Native American female between 17 to 21 years old. She stood between 4’9” to 5’4” in height. Her weight, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.

Near her remains, light coloured pants were discovered. These were by the brand “Cuidado con el Perro”, and were “MEX size 5” / “US size 2”.

This woman was most likely migrating across the Mexico-United States border when she passed. Sadly, there is not much information regarding this doe or her case.

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

CLOTHING/ITEMS – Near the body, the following was noted
- Light coloured pants (Brand “Cuidado con el Perro”; size “MEX 5” / “US 2”)
IDENTIFIERS – I could not find any information regarding identifiers
- Dentals: Unknown
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Unknown
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: New Mexico Office of the Medical Investigator
- Agency Phone Number: 505-272-3053
- Agency Case Number: 2025-03272
AGENCY TWO
- Agency Name: Doña Ana County Sheriff’s Office
- Agency Phone Number: 575-525-1911
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP146853
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP146853)
May 5, 2026
Gila Bend John Doe (November 13, 2025)
Reconstruction (Stephen Missal, date unknown)

(FIRST) Google Maps Screenshot of coordinates – zoomed in (32.810533, -112.614167)
(SECOND) Google Maps Screenshot of coordinates – zoomed out (32.810533, -112.614167)

Gila Bend John Doe (November 13, 2025)
- DATE OF DISCOVERY: November 13^th, 2025
- LOCATION OF DISCOVERY: Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona, 85337, USA (32°48’37.8”N 112°36’51.0”W (32.810533, -112.614167))
- ESTIMATED YEAR OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- POSTMORTEM INTERVAL: Not stated/Unknown
- CONDITION OF REMAINS: Not recognizable – Partial skeletal parts only (cranium only, no mandible)
- CAUSE OF DEATH: Not stated/Unknown
- SEX: Male
- ESTIMATED AGE: 20 – 40 years old
- RACE: Hispanic
- WEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- HEIGHT: Cannot estimate
- EYE COLOUR: Unknown
- HAIR: Unknown
- DISTINGUISHING MARKS/FEATURES: None noted
BACKGROUND

On November 13^th, 2025, a human cranium (with no mandible) was discovered in the desert in Gila Bend, Arizona, “…which is a known migrant crossing area.” (NamUs)

The victim is believed to be a Hispanic male aged between 20 to 40 years old. His weight, height, eye colour, and hair colour could not be determined.

As per the Maricopa County Medical Examiner: “Postmortem dental radiographs available. DNA will be entered into CODIS.”

(*I will be doing a lot of cases of Doe’s who likely passed when crossing the Mexico-United States border. A lot of these cases have very little information provided.*)

IDENTIFIERS
- Dentals: Available (“Postmortem dental radiographs available”)
- Fingerprints: Unknown
- DNA: Available (“DNA will be entered into CODIS”)
INVESTIGATING AGENCY & OTHER CASE INFORMATION

AGENCY ONE
- Agency Name: Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner
- Agency Contact Person: Christen Eggers, Sr. (Medicolegal Death Investigator)
- Agency Phone Number: 602-506-3322
- Agency Case Number: 25-12328
OTHER INFORMATION/CASE NUMBERS
- NamUs Case Number: #UP153450
REFERENCES
- NamUs (#UP153450)
- Maricopa County Office of the Medical Examiner – Unidentified Persons Bureau (2025-12328)
May 5, 2026