The Lost and the Found

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NamUs UP # 4923

ME/C Case Number: ML08-01195
Pima County, Arizona
15 to 20 year old Hispanic/Latino Female

Case Report - NamUs UP # 4923
Case Information
Status Unidentified
Case number ML08-01195
Date found June 23, 2008 00:00
Date created March 10, 2009 19:07
Date last modified August 15, 2016 10:23
Investigating agency
date QA reviewed March 14, 2011 11:47

Local Contact (ME/C or Other)
Agency Pima Cnty Medical Examiners Ofc
Phone 520-724-8600
Case Manager
Name Bruce Anderson
Phone 520.724.8600

Demographics
Estimated age Adult - Pre 30
Minimum age 15 years
Maximum age 20 years
Race Other
Ethnicity Hispanic/Latino
Sex Female
Weight (pounds) 92, Measured
Height (inches) 57, Measured
Body Parts Inventory (Check all that apply)
All parts recovered
Body conditions
Recognizable face
Probable year of death 2008 to 2008
Estimated postmortem interval Hours

Circumstances
Location Found
GPS coordinates N 31 58.639 W 111 41.913
Address 1 1 mile south SR 86 MP 126.5
Address 2
City Crow Hang Village
State Arizona
Zip code
County Pima
Circumstances
Decedent found along roadside and had a fake Mexican document in the name of Maria Mendez Morales and with a birthdate of 19 January 1991. Photograph on the document may be that of decedent.

Physical
Hair color Black
Head hair
Long black hair, measures approximately 30 centimeters long.

Left eye color Brown
Right eye color Brown
Eye description
brown

Piercings
Both ears are pierced

Clothing on body
A pair of blue denim jeans, brand "Miss May", size unknown (see images)
A pair of light green panties with embroidery on the front
A tan or grey colored bra with embroidery on the front
A dark green long sleeved shirt, size unknown (see images)
A black belt with a metal buckle, brand "Nautica" (see images)
Clothing with body

Footwear
Two pairs of black tennis shoes (see images)
Two pairs of white & black socks with "USA" written on the ankle (see images)
Jewelry
A black scrunchie in her hair
A pair yellow metal stud earrings with a red stone (see images)
A digital watch with a black plastic band (see images)

Other items found
with body
One backpack with faked Mexican identification paperwork (see images) and multiple personal effects (including a black wallet, scraps of paper with names and numbers (see images) and a comb)
Two prayer cards in plastic with some Mexican coins (see images)

Dental
Status: Dental information / charting is available and entered

DNA
Status: Sample submitted - Tests complete