Reconstruction of Victim by Diana P. Trepkov
Date of Discovery: November 23, 2003
Location of Discovery: Laveen Village, Maricopa County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: 1-2 days prior
State of Remains: Recognizable face
Cause of Death: Gun shot
Estimated Age: 20-35 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: 6'0"
Weight: 196 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, short, straight
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Black tattoo ink is visible on left wrist, lacking pattern or design; birthmark on abdomen; faint scars on hands.
Dentals: Available, x-rays
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Available, waiting to be entered into CODIS
Clothing: Black and white vertical striped pullover "poncho" style shirt; black and white hooded sweatshirt; black sweatpants; blue underwear; gray socks.
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The decedent was found in an isolated area near a desert riverbed near 91st Avenue and Baseline along with the bodies of 2 other men. Only one of the three men was identified. The other unidentified man is listed here 932UMAZ.
Dectectives believe the men were tied up at another location and driven to the desert where they were shot. They appeared to have been deceased for a day or two and they are believed to have been from Mexico.
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: 03-3939
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 2028
Added: 5/6/07; Last Updated: 1/10/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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