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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP550) and 4 other sources
In the summer of 1995, a family was forever changed by the unsettling disappearance of 40-year-old Jesus Rios Galindo in Phoenix, Arizona. On the morning of June 26th, Jesus was last seen at approximately 9:00 a.m. as he drove away from his job near 29th Avenue and Roosevelt Road. At the time, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing at an imposing six feet to six feet two inches tall and weighing between 190 and 200 pounds. He had brown eyes and black hair that was beginning to show signs of graying. A small scar on his right cheek was a distinguishing feature, and he sometimes wore a beard and mustache. That day, he was dressed in a red t-shirt, denim shorts, and a black baseball cap.

The days turned into weeks with no word from Jesus, who also went by the name Preciliano Galindo. The anxiety of his loved ones intensified when, on July 11, 1995, his white 1993 Pontiac Grand Am was discovered abandoned. The vehicle was found in a remote desert area in Buckeye, Arizona, a location that raised immediate concern as it was not a place he was known to frequent. An examination of the car yielded no signs of foul play, and frustratingly, no clues as to Jesus's whereabouts. This lack of evidence left both his family and the Phoenix Police Department with a painful and perplexing mystery.

The investigation into Jesus Galindo's disappearance has been met with significant challenges from the very beginning. Despite the circumstances pointing towards probable foul play, the absence of concrete leads has left the case unsolved for decades. The profound impact of his vanishing has been a source of continuous pain and uncertainty for his family and friends. Over the years, community members have made efforts to bring renewed attention to his case, holding onto hope that someone, somewhere, holds the key to unlocking this long-standing mystery. The Phoenix Police Department continues to ask for the public's help, urging anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The case of Jesus Galindo is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and a family in a state of perpetual waiting.

Last Seen: Jun 26, 1995

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP2034
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP2034 • Found Jul 27, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP1956
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP1956 • Found Feb 13, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Near Casa Grande, Arizona
UP17520 • Found Jun 13, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Near Vamori, Arizona - unidentified case UP17803
John Doe — Near Vamori, Arizona
UP17803 • Found Sep 25, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 71%120 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
75%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP5138
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP5138 • Found Apr 17, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 36–56 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 79%150 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 84%155 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP1933
John Doe — Arizona
UP1933 • Found Jul 30, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40
Race 60%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 64%137 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
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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