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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34899) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 2012, a young man named Tony Avalos vanished from Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for years. At the age of 21, Tony was last seen on November 24, 2012, in the vicinity of North 75th Avenue and West Camelback Road. He was a Hispanic male with black hair, brown eyes, and a small mole on his nose. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'7' and 5'9' tall and weighed approximately 150 to 160 pounds. His plans, as far as they were known, involved a trip to Mexico with the intention of returning to Phoenix. However, after he was last seen on that late November day, he was never heard from again.

The circumstances surrounding Tony Avalos's disappearance remain sparse, with very few details available to the public or to the investigators working on his case. The report of his disappearance was not officially filed until June 17, 2016, nearly four years after he was last seen. The Phoenix Police Department is the primary agency investigating his case. The lack of information has made it incredibly difficult for law enforcement and his loved ones to piece together the events that led to his vanishing. No information has been publicly released regarding any potential means of transportation he may have been using or any individuals he may have been traveling with.

The case of Tony Avalos is a quiet one, marked by an unsettling lack of leads and public attention. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a lingering question in the hearts of those who knew him. The known details are stark and simple: a young man with his life ahead of him intended to take a short trip and seemingly vanished without a trace. The trip to Mexico was supposed to be a temporary journey, but it has become a permanent and painful void for his family. The overview of the case is one of an abrupt and unexplained absence, with no evidence of foul play officially released, yet no contact or sightings to suggest he is safe. His disappearance is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind fragmented stories and a desperate hope for resolution.

Last Seen: Nov 24, 2012

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP12852
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP12852 • Found Jul 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP12560
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP12560 • Found Nov 1, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–24 vs 21
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP13035
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP13035 • Found Oct 19, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP75357
John Doe — Arizona
UP75357 • Found Jul 24, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 100%120–135 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP16418
John Doe — Near Kupk Village, Arizona
UP16418 • Found May 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Weight 62%203 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP57940 • Found Apr 20, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–37 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP14501
John Doe — Near Ajo, Arizona
UP14501 • Found Jul 4, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP13867
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP13867 • Found Dec 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona - unidentified case UP12827
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP12827 • Found Mar 30, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'7"–5'9"

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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