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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3927) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2006, a young man named Elvin Gerardo Reyes, who was 24 years old at the time, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. He was last seen on March 17, 2006, with the circumstances surrounding his disappearance being unsettlingly vague. Reports indicate that his last known location was an unspecified jail somewhere within the city of Phoenix. Since that day, family and friends have not seen or heard from him, leaving them deeply concerned for his well-being. At the time he went missing, Elvin, who also went by the name Gerardo Reyes Aldana, was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet 0 inches and 5 feet 1 inch tall, and weighing between 173 and 185 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes.

Distinctive marks on his body included a six-inch-long scar on his left thigh, reportedly from a wire, and another scar on his left hand between his thumb and forefinger, believed to be from a machete. The clothing he was wearing around the time of his disappearance was documented from a few days prior, on March 11, 2006. On that day, he was seen wearing black cotton sweatpants under size 29 black jeans, a black button-up shirt, and black leather shoes of the Perri brand, which were a size 39. He was also carrying a black backpack that contained another pair of blue jeans.

The investigation into Elvin's disappearance has been handled by the Phoenix Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a painful and unresolved chapter for his loved ones. The lack of concrete details about his last known whereabouts from the jail and the events leading up to that point have made the search for answers particularly challenging. His family's concern has not diminished over the years, as they continue to hope for any information that might shed light on what happened to him. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a void of uncertainty and a family waiting for answers.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 2006

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10459
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10459 • Found Jan 30, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 48%114 lb vs 173–185 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP67431
John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona
UP67431 • Found Mar 8, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%4'10"–5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
79%Possible
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona - unidentified case UP11307
John Doe — Casa Grande, Arizona
UP11307 • Found Apr 10, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP106028 • Found Jun 21, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 33–58 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 100%203 lb vs 173–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona - unidentified case UP10072
John Doe — Maricopa, Arizona
UP10072 • Found Sep 25, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP5133
John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
UP5133 • Found Aug 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 28–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP4952
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP4952 • Found Jul 26, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP5589
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP5589 • Found Aug 25, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP121658
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP121658 • Found Aug 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Cowlic, Tohono O'Odham Nation, Arizona - unidentified case UP12076 View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–36 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%113 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'0"–5'1"
Weight 79%136 lb vs 173–185 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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