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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66192) and 2 other sources
In the summer of 2009, a journey to visit family took a devastating turn, leaving a family with unanswered questions and a community with a lingering sense of loss. On July 13, 2009, 26-year-old Male Arturo Rodriguez-Davila was last seen by his wife at their home in Valle, Arizona. He was preparing for a trip to Mexico to spend time with his relatives. His planned route involved catching a ride with a friend from their small community in Coconino County to Phoenix. From there, he intended to either fly or take a bus to his family's home. The initial stages of his journey appeared to be successful, as his arrival in Mexico was later verified. This confirmation, however, would be the last piece of concrete information his loved ones would receive about his whereabouts.

After what seemed to be a safe arrival, the narrative of Arturo’s journey took a dark and alarming turn. According to credible statements from his family members, he was kidnapped in El Molina, Zacatecas, Mexico. Following this reported abduction, all communication from Arturo ceased. Neither his family in Mexico nor his wife in Arizona heard from him again. There is no official record of him crossing back into the United States after his departure on July 13, 2009. The vibrant young man who had set out on a familiar trip to see his family had vanished, his absence creating a void filled with fear and uncertainty.

The Coconino County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, documenting the troubling account provided by his family. At the time he went missing, Arturo was described as a Hispanic male, 5'6' tall, and weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was known to wear a gold neck chain, a thick gold wedding band with several small diamonds, and a gold ID bracelet engraved with his initials, 'ARD'. The case of Arturo Rodriguez-Davila is a heart-wrenching story that began with a routine trip to visit loved ones and ended in a reported kidnapping far from home. The lack of resolution has left his family grappling with an enduring mystery, a painful reminder of the man who disappeared after crossing the border on a journey from which he would never return.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 2009

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

76%Possible
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 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 50%246 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 92%155 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
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 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 57%191 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 days after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'8" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Compton, California
UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 38%366 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
John Doe — Redlands, California
UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 45%305 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 49%259 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona - unidentified case UP6365
John Doe — Ajo, Arizona
UP6365 • Found Jul 20, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–34 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 52%230 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 days after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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