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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53113) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2018, a young man named Wilson Geovanny Tzoc Guerra, aged 25, embarked on a journey from his home in Guatemala with the hope of a different future. His travels took him by bus through Mexico, a long and arduous trip that he undertook with his uncle. They managed to stay together until they reached the border of Sonora. It was here, in the vast and unforgiving landscape near Topawa, Arizona, that their paths diverged in the most devastating of ways. The group they were traveling with was intercepted by 'Coyotes,' smugglers who control movement across the border. In the ensuing chaos, Wilson and his uncle were separated. What should have been a temporary separation turned into a lasting void when his uncle was deported, leaving Wilson's whereabouts unknown from that day forward, August 6, 2018.

Wilson was last seen wearing blue jeans, a gray long-sleeved shirt, and camouflage clothing, with brown boots on his feet. He carried with him a white rosary and a light blue rosary, and he wore eyeglasses. His physical appearance was distinguished by a mole near his lips and a prominent scar on his left thumb. He stood at five feet, three inches tall and weighed approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. He also had a beard at the time of his disappearance. These details, while specific, have not yet been enough to bring him home or provide his family with the answers they so desperately seek. The Phoenix Police Department took the official report of his disappearance later that year, on October 27, 2018, opening an investigation into the troubling circumstances of his last known moments.

The case of Wilson Geovanny Tzoc Guerra is a heart-wrenching example of the perils faced by those who undertake the dangerous journey north. The separation from his only known family member in a foreign and hostile environment left him incredibly vulnerable. His family is left to wonder what became of him after his uncle was sent back to Guatemala. The official investigation, handled by the Phoenix Police Department, remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family's unending search for closure. The circumstances of his disappearance, orchestrated by smugglers at the border, highlight a story that is all too common, yet deeply personal for those who are left behind to wait and to hope.

Last Seen: Aug 6, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP92525
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP92525 • Found May 31, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP71763
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP71763 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP83539
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona
UP83539 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'3"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP86018
John Doe — Arizona
UP86018 • Found Mar 22, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–34 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP80630
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP80630 • Found Jan 13, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP126182
John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
UP126182 • Found Dec 17, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"
81%Moderate
John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona - unidentified case UP67780
John Doe — southwest of Picture Rocks, Arizona
UP67780 • Found Nov 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona - unidentified case UP126332
John Doe — Robles Junction, Arizona
UP126332 • Found Jan 10, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'3"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP116108
John Doe — Vamori, Arizona
UP116108 • Found Jul 18, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP102171
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP102171 • Found Jan 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'3"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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