Fernando de Jesus Vega Gonzalez was a teenager whose body was found on the Tohono O'Odham Reservation in Gu Vo Village, Arizona, in 2003.
His NamUs profile was removed in or before November 2020, and the Pima County Medical Examiner later confirmed his identity. His case number is 03-01214.
Case[]
Vega had been traveling with a group of migrants shortly before his death and may have participated in human trafficking as a guide or "coyote."
Vega’s cause of death was ruled to have been probable hyperthermia resulting from exposure to the elements. His manner of death was determined to have been accidental in nature.
Characteristics[]
- Light to dark brown head hair measuring 3 cm.
- Black body hair.
- Very small amount of hair on upper lip.
- Brown eyes.
Clothing and accessories[]
- Brown shorts.
- Blue jean shorts.
- Black leather belt with white metal buckle.
- Black T-shirt.
- Black baseball cap with "Tony y Anahi" and "Puro Chihuahua Putos" written inside.
- White headband with a Nike symbol.
- Blue bandana.
- Tan and black or gray gym shoes.
- White socks.
- Rosary.
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