Maria Gonzalez Miranda was 31 and from Mexico when he disappeared after attempting to cross from Sonora into Arizona in September 2011. His family’s last contact was a phone call on September 20; it is believed he and a group left near Altar, Sonora, and he likely crossed into Arizona around September 26. He was last seen wearing a blue shirt, dark blue jeans, and black tennis shoes.

The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office was notified of his case on October 21, 2011. The region has a high number of unidentified remains linked to migrant crossings, and the office uses DNA and other methods in hopes of identifying missing individuals. As of the last update, the investigation remains open and the family has received no further information.

Does anyone have information about crossings near Altar in late September 2011 or recall seeing someone matching his description?