Date of Discovery: September 18, 2006
Location of Discovery: Little Tucson Village, Pima County, Arizona
Estimated Date of Death: Months prior
State of Remains: Partial skeletal parts only
Cause of Death: Unknown
Estimated Age: 18-65 years old
Race: Hispanic
Sex: Male
Height: Unknown
Weight: Unknown
Hair Color: Unknown
Eye Color: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
Dentals: Available, x-rays for the upper jaw, mandible not recovered.
Fingerprints: Unavailable
DNA: Available
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown
The victim's cranium was found in the desert by law enforcement. Initially the remains were believed to be female, however DNA analysis indicates male.
Agency Name: Pima County Medical Examiner's Office
Agency Contact Person: Bruce Anderson, Forensic Anthropoligist
Agency Phone Number: 520-724-8600
Agency E-Mail: banders(at)arizona.edu
Agency Case Number: ML06-1797
Agency Name: Tohono O'odham Nation Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Unknown
Agency Phone Number: 520-383-3275
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 06 09 18 080
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
NamUs Case Number: 5385
Former Hot Case Number: 2334
Added: prior to 2014; Last Updated: 3/2/21
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information may be estimated.
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