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Yohannes Arronte-Valdez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Miami, Florida on Oct 15, 2008

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Victim Details

Sep 22, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

Yohannes

Arronte-Valdez

46

28

67 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 15, 2008

Miami

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33150

No

10823

Miami-Dade Police Department

Doral

Florida

Miami-Dade County

33178

Suzanne Gowdie

Police Detective

1701 NW 87th Avenue #100, Florida

3057153300

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.miamidade.gov/police/

PD081122555162

Jan 2, 2008

Miami-Dade Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12424) and 1 other source
Yohannes Arronte-Valdez, age 28, was last seen on October 15, 2008, when he left Miami, Florida, on a boat trip to Cuba with a friend. During their journey, their boat sank. While Arronte-Valdez's friend was rescued from an uninhabited island, Yohannes was never found, and he is presumed lost at sea. Despite efforts by search and rescue teams, no trace of him or his remains has been discovered.

Yohannes was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'7" and 5'8", weighing around 170 to 175 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He also had a noticeable scar on his head. The case remains unsolved, and he is classified as a lost or injured missing person.

The Miami-Dade County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate, but no new developments have surfaced regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 2008

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida - unidentified case UP57312
    John Doe — Belle Glade (unincorporated Palm Beach County), Florida
    UP57312 • Found Jan 24, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP6294 • Found Oct 7, 2009
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 38%108 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP89163
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP89163 • Found Dec 27, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 68%126 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Miami, Florida
    UP14879 • Found Dec 22, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
    UP81735 • Found Jul 26, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 38–52 vs 28 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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