Oct 21, 2017
Aug 14, 2019
Alfonso
Meza Caldaza
52
30
68 inches
70 inches
180 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the early summer of 2004, a 30-year-old man named Alfonso Meza Caldaza disappeared while in Nogales, Arizona. On June 1st of that year, he was last seen as he was reportedly attempting to cross the border into the United States. Alfonso is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing between 5'8" and 5'10" tall, and weighing between 180 and 200 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing physical characteristic is a scar on the pinky finger of his left hand. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are sparse, leaving his family with unanswered questions. Details about the specific events leading up to Alfonso's disappearance remain limited in publicly available information. It is known that he was in the border city of Nogales, a common crossing point, but the exact nature of his attempt to enter the U.S. is not specified. There is no information available regarding whether he was traveling with anyone or what his ultimate destination was. The lack of detailed witness accounts or a clear timeline of his movements has made the investigation challenging for the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, the agency handling his case. The years have passed with no resolution in the disappearance of Alfonso Meza Caldaza. His case is a poignant example of the ambiguous loss experienced by families of those who go missing near the border. Without a clear understanding of what happened to Alfonso, his loved ones are left in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a life interrupted and a family still waiting for answers. The overview of the case highlights a man who vanished while undertaking a journey that many attempt, his story one of many that underscore the perils and uncertainties that can be encountered.
Jun 01, 2004
Nogales
Arizona
Santa Cruz County
34194
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85003
550 West Jackson Street, Arizona
6028761000
County
Law Enforcement
17-035122
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Brown
Brown
Brown
07/17/2026
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