
The person at the center of this case
Maria Catalina Moran Dzul
Justice for Maria Catalina Moran Dzul — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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What information do the guide and two other individuals traveling with Maria have about her last known movements and condition?
Why was she believed to be on or near Indian Route 19, and have search efforts focused on this area?
What was the exact time of her last text message on June 26, and what did it convey?
Maria Catalina Moran Dzul, a 51-year-old Seattle resident, went missing on June 26, 2025, while attempting to return home from Mexico by crossing the U.S. border with a guide and two other individuals. She was last heard from via text message on that date and is believed to have reached the Tohono O'odham reservation in San Miguel, Arizona, possibly traveling on foot near Indian Route 19. Her family and investigators are seeking information about her whereabouts and the circumstances of her disappearance during what was intended to be a border crossing journey.
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What clothing was she actually wearing at the time of disappearance—the dark green boots or black tennis shoes, and which shirt color?
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NamUs case MP147475. Missing person: Maria Catalina Moran Dzul.
Last known contact: 2025-06-26 in San Miguel, Pima, AZ. Circumstances: Maria Catalina was last known to be traveling over the Mexico-U.S.
border with a guide and two other individuals. She was a resident of Seattle and was trying to return home from a visit to Mexico.
She is believed to have reached San Miguel, AZ on the Tohono O’odham native reservation. She may have been on or near Indian Route 19 and was likely traveling on foot.
Her family last heard from her on June 26, 2025 via text message. Demographics: 51 years, Female, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 180 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Dark green faux animal skin (possibly crocodile) boots or black tennis shoes.; Clothing: A black or white long sleeve, button down shirt.; Clothing: May have been wearing purple or black leggings..
Investigating agency: Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department | 250708088.
Maria Catalina last communicated with family via text message while in San Miguel, AZ on the Tohono O'odham reservation
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.