AZ AZ - Gila Bend, HispMale 15-18, UP81707, in canal, May '21

[BrownBear]

Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP81707

Demographics
Sex Male
Race / Ethnicity Hispanic / Latino
Estimated Age Range (Years) 15-18
Height 5' 4"(64 inches) , Measured
Weight 120-140 lbs, Estimated

Circumstances
Date Body Found May 11, 2021
Location Gila Bend, Arizona
County Maricopa County
Found On Tribal Land No
Circumstances of Recovery This unidentified man was found in a canal near Gila Bend, AZ.

Details of Recovery
Inventory of Remains All parts recovered
Condition of Remains Not recognizable - Decomposing/putrefaction

Physical Description
Hair Color Black
Eye Color Brown

Clothing and Accessories
Clothing (On the Body) -
2 socks - grey, "USA" brand
2 shoes - Reebok size 10, grey with green laces
1 jacket - denim, size large, brand "Jeans"
1 set of underwear - size 40, "Armani" brand
1 pair of sweatpants - grey
1 pair of cargo pants - size xs, brand "propper"
1 shirt - camo pattern, long sleeve
1 shirt - black, long sleeve, "Hollister Southern California Beach" logo

 

[cvaldez1975]

so young do they think this young man was making the trek from Mexico?

 

[BrownBear]

so young do they think this young man was making the trek from Mexico?

I don't know, I can't find any news articles on him sadly.

 

[Hochman]

Reconstruction added on July 6, 2021

 

[Hochman]

UP's OME case status page states that the primary cause of death was drowning.

Home Page - OME Case Status
Enter 2021-04939

 

[imstilla.grandma]

OME Unidentified Persons Bureau
Case Number21-04939
Found on05/11/21
Age Range14-18
JurisdictionGILA RIVER PD
GenderMale
Circumstances
This unidentified man was found in a canal near Gila Bend, AZ.
Description
Male, young adult (14 - 18), Hispanic, 5'4", 120 - 140 lbs., black hair, brown eyes. May have been attempting to cross the border. Wearing: 2 socks - grey, "USA" brand; 2 shoes - Reebok size 10, grey with green laces; 1 jacket - denim, size large, brand "Jeans"; 1 set of underwear - size 40, "Armani" brand; 1 pair of sweatpants - grey; 1 pair of cargo pants - size xs, brand "propper"; 1 shirt - camo pattern, long sleeve; 1 shirt - black, long sleeve, "Hollister Southern California Beach" logo
Scientific Information
Postmortem dental information available. DNA will be entered into CODIS.
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