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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40809) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 2017, a sense of unease settled over a family in Phoenix, Arizona, when 48-year-old Vizmar Ruelas Vasquez vanished without a trace. On the afternoon of June 7th, at approximately 2:50 p.m., Vizmar was seen driving his truck in the vicinity of Interstate 17 and Carefree Highway. He was a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'10' and weighing around 180 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he had a mustache and a noticeable wart on the left side of his chin. He was last seen wearing a simple outfit: a gray t-shirt, blue jeans, and a green hat. This ordinary day would become the last time he was ever seen or heard from, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and growing concern.

The days following Vizmar's last known sighting were filled with an agonizing silence. Ten days later, a significant but disheartening discovery was made. On June 17, his truck was found abandoned and damaged in Phoenix. The vehicle was unoccupied, and there was no sign of Vizmar anywhere near the scene. This finding only deepened the mystery surrounding his disappearance, offering no clues as to his whereabouts or what might have transpired after he was last seen driving. The discovery of his damaged and abandoned truck suggested a troubling turn of events, yet provided no clear answers for investigators or his family to follow.

Years have passed since Vizmar Ruelas Vasquez was last seen, and his case remains an unsolved and painful enigma. The Phoenix Police Department continues to hold his case file, but few details have emerged to shed light on his disappearance. The circumstances of his last known moments, coupled with the discovery of his abandoned truck, paint a concerning picture. With no further evidence or contact, the case has grown cold, leaving a void in the lives of those who know and love him. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family still waiting for answers.

Last Seen: Jun 7, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP59932
John Doe — west of Ajo, Arizona
UP59932 • Found May 12, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP55511
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP55511 • Found Jan 14, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 48
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 39%356 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"
Weight 94%203 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona - unidentified case UP62457
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona
UP62457 • Found Aug 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona - unidentified case UP142022
John Doe — Peoria, Arizona
UP142022 • Found Feb 12, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 57–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 87%120–150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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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