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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3929) and 3 other sources
In the summer of 2006, a 28-year-old man named Jose Rosendo Sanchez vanished from his home in Phoenix, Arizona, leaving behind a life and a family who continue to await answers. On July 3, 2006, Sanchez was last seen at his residence located in the vicinity of the 7000 block of Indian School Road. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 170 pounds. He was known to have a mustache and goatee. Distinctive features included a scar on his right wrist and surgical scars on his right knee.

The circumstances surrounding Jose Sanchez's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with few details available to the public. He was last seen at his home at about 1:30 p.m. on that July afternoon and has not been heard from since. His case is classified as a missing person investigation. He sometimes went by the alias Jose Ceja. His family has endured years of uncertainty, holding onto hope for his return while grappling with the pain of not knowing what happened to him.

The investigation into Jose Sanchez's disappearance has been handled by the Phoenix Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open. The lack of significant leads has made the search for answers a long and arduous journey for his loved ones. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families to navigate a world of unanswered questions and unresolved grief. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a void in the lives of his family.

Last Seen: Jul 3, 2006

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — San Simon Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP5401
John Doe — San Simon Village, Arizona
UP5401 • Found Jun 20, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 78%89 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 60%120 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP8671
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP8671 • Found Jan 25, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–29 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6369
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6369 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP6370
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP6370 • Found Jul 22, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–32 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Cowlic, Arizona - unidentified case UP4932
John Doe — Cowlic, Arizona
UP4932 • Found Jan 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP6743
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP6743 • Found Dec 15, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 29–43 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 91%145 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP6748
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP6748 • Found May 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP5365
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP5365 • Found Jan 4, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–33 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona - unidentified case UP478
John Doe — El Mirage, Arizona
UP478 • Found Sep 28, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 28
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 85%139 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Vaya Chin, Arizona - unidentified case UP5395
John Doe — Vaya Chin, Arizona
UP5395 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–36 vs 28
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Hair 60%Black 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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