Date of Discovery: November 15, 2002
Location of Discovery: Gila Bend, Maricopa County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: 8 months to 5 years prior
State of Remains: Not recognizable - Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 25-50 years old
Race: White or Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available; fillings present, x-rays on file
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available; entered into CODIS
Clothing: Gray pants, red shirt
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim's skeletal remains were found in the desert near Gila Bend in an area known for border-crossing. One or more limbs and one or more hands were not recovered.
An ID card from Illinois was found with the name ”Felipe Moreno” but police were unable to confirm whether it belonged to the victim.
Agency Name: Maricopa County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Christen Eggers, Medicolegal Death Investigator
Agency Phone Number: 602-506-3322
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 02-3668
Agency Name: Maricopa County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 602-876-1000
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 02-32179
NCIC Case Number: U190016818
NamUs Case Number: 2055
Former Hot Case Number: 1333
Added: 2014; Last Updated: 12/30/20
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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