Date of Discovery: August 15, 2005
Location of Discovery: Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: 1 to 3 years prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Near complete or complete skeleton
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 16-21 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Atlanto-occipital fusion (no joint movement between cranium and first vertebra). Possible pain from vertebral fusion.
Dentals: Available, x-rays entered; mandible not recovered
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent's skeletal remains were found in a migrant trafficking area in the desert area of the Cabeza Prieta Mountains by U.S. Border Patrol. Initially the remains were believed to be female, however DNA analysis indicates male. The torso, one or more limbs, and one or both hands were not recovered.
Agency Name: Yuma County Sheriff's Office
Agency Contact Person: Robert Vigil, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 928-783-4427
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: ML05-1698 (ME) and 2005 27019 (LE)
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 5446
Former Hot Case Number: 2311
Added: prior to 2014; Last Updated: 2/9/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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