Benito Mendoza Parra, known as Benny, was 41 when he was last seen on July 12, 2010, in the vicinity of Sasabe, Arizona, near the Mexico–US border. Reports place him near either Ajo or Sasabe and tie his disappearance to a border crossing. He is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 7 inches tall, 120 to 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Notable marks include a roughly one-inch scar on his left cheek and a two-centimeter black mole between his testicles.

Witness descriptions list layered clothing: a dark blue shirt, black T-shirt, black jeans, dark blue sweater, blue plaid button-up, a hat, and either black or white tennis shoes with white socks. He reportedly had a black leather belt, black backpack, brown wallet, and a black-and-silver cell phone. The last known area is Sonoran Desert terrain, which presents harsh conditions. The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office is handling the investigation and the case remains open.

If anyone saw Benito around Sasabe or Ajo in July 2010 or has information about his movements that day, please share what is known.