Felipe de Jesus Mendez Recinos was 42 when he disappeared on June 9, 2007, while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border into Arizona. He is described as a Hispanic male, black hair and black eyes, about 5 feet 3 inches tall and 150–160 pounds. He was last seen wearing light blue jeans and carrying a small red backpack; a scar on his upper right leg was a distinguishing feature.

The only geographic detail available is the general border area in Arizona; there is no specific last known location or witness account. The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office filed a report dated December 13, 2010, indicating a long gap between his disappearance and formal documentation. That gap has complicated the search and left the family without clear answers.

Anyone who knew Felipe, saw someone matching his description in southern Arizona around June 2007, or has information about cross-border movements that year is asked to come forward.