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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP16321) and 1 other source
In the late summer of 2009, a young man named Jesus Osuna Garcia, at the age of 19, vanished from the landscape of southern Arizona. His last confirmed sighting was on August 22, 2009, in the small community of Sells. Jesus was a male of Hispanic descent, standing between five feet two inches and five feet four inches tall, with a slender build. He had black hair and a distinctive feature of having one brown eye and one blue eye. Other distinguishing marks included a light mustache, a black birthmark on his leg, another birthmark on his forearm, and an "outie" belly button. On the day he disappeared, he was dressed in blue jeans, a black short-sleeved t-shirt adorned with an eagle and rocks, and a pair of white K-Swiss tennis shoes.

The circumstances leading to Jesus's disappearance are unsettling and shrouded in mystery. It is believed that sometime in September of 2009, he crossed the border at Sasabe, a small town on the U.S.-Mexico border. From there, he reportedly traveled towards Highway 85, in the direction of Ajo. The last known detail of his journey is a chilling one; he was apparently left behind near an Indian Cemetery. He was carrying a black backpack which contained his clothes and his driver's license, suggesting he was prepared for a journey, but not for one that would end so abruptly and without a trace.

Since that day, the trail has gone cold. The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner is the investigating agency in his case, but there is a profound lack of public information regarding any leads or developments. The overview of this case is one of a young life interrupted, a story with no ending. A 19-year-old man, with his whole life ahead of him, embarked on a journey and was last heard of being left in a desolate area. The few details available paint a somber picture, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a deep sense of loss. The story of Jesus Osuna Garcia is a heart-wrenching reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, their cases remaining unsolved and their fates unknown.

Last Seen: Aug 22, 2009

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Papago, Arizona - unidentified case UP9196
John Doe — Papago, Arizona
UP9196 • Found Jul 23, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queenswell Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP9067
John Doe — Queenswell Village, Arizona
UP9067 • Found Jul 7, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
83%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 25–36 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%136 lb vs 144–164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona - unidentified case UP10653
John Doe — Queenswell, Arizona
UP10653 • Found Jun 23, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–19 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 60%100 lb vs 144–164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Itak, Arizona - unidentified case UP13748
John Doe — Itak, Arizona
UP13748 • Found Aug 5, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–23 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona - unidentified case UP13163
John Doe — San Miguel, Arizona
UP13163 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–31 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%21 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 89%120 lb vs 144–164 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP11595
John Doe — Near Big Field Village, Arizona
UP11595 • Found May 8, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 25–45 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 144–164 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP10439
John Doe — Sells, Arizona
UP10439 • Found May 1, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8696
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP8696 • Found Jul 11, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 19
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%49 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%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 19 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Hair 100%Black 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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