Francisco Matias Flores, 38 and originally from Mexico, went missing after crossing the border at Sasabe with a small group of migrants on July 28, 2011. The group walked for three days through harsh desert terrain; near Sells, Arizona, a companion later taken into custody told authorities the last time he saw Flores was near a sign for Quijotoa in Pima County. The companion said Flores was breathing heavily and needed to rest, and that he stayed behind while the others continued.

When last seen he was believed to be wearing white Nike tennis shoes. Family descriptions note a shaved head, dark brown eyes, several small scars on his back and stomach, and multiple name tattoos: Josette above his belly button; Victoria and Alfonso on the left chest; Imelda between thumb and index finger; and Carolina on the left forearm near the inside of the elbow. The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office took a report of his disappearance; the date of that notification is not specified. If anyone knew Francisco, his movements that week, or has information about being near Quijotoa in late July 2011, please share what is known.