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Border Bodies: Belongings of the dead

The following photo gallery contains pictures of items and tattoos that were found with some of the unidentified bodies discovered in Imperial County.
If you recognize any of these items, call the Imperial County Coroner's Office at 442-265-2105.
The following photo gallery contains pictures of items and tattoos that were found with some of the unidentified bodies discovered in Imperial County. If you recognize any of these items, call the Imperial County Coroner's Office at 442-265-2105.
Marilyn Chung, The Desert Sun
La siguiente galería de fotos contiene imágenes de objetos y tatuajes que se encontraron con algunos de los cuerpos no identificados que fueron descubiertos en Imperial County. 
Si usted reconoce cualquiera de estos, llame a la oficina del forense de Imperial County a 442-265-2105.
La siguiente galería de fotos contiene imágenes de objetos y tatuajes que se encontraron con algunos de los cuerpos no identificados que fueron descubiertos en Imperial County. Si usted reconoce cualquiera de estos, llame a la oficina del forense de Imperial County a 442-265-2105.
Marilyn Chung, The Desert Sun
A shoe found with the body of a Latino man located in the All-American Canal on July 28, 2015. Photo from John Doe Case #15-130.
A shoe found with the body of a Latino man located in the All-American Canal on July 28, 2015. Photo from John Doe Case #15-130.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A locket found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
A locket found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A photo of a woman and child found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
A photo of a woman and child found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
Clothing that was found with a man’s skeleton in the open desert near Winterhaven on Dec. 17, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-234.
Clothing that was found with a man’s skeleton in the open desert near Winterhaven on Dec. 17, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-234.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
This tattoo was photographed on the body of a deceased migrant who was found floating in the All-American Canal on Jan. 24, 2007. Photo from case number 07-017.
This tattoo was photographed on the body of a deceased migrant who was found floating in the All-American Canal on Jan. 24, 2007. Photo from case number 07-017.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A backpack that was found with a man’s male skeleton in the open desert near Winterhaven on Dec. 17, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-234.
A backpack that was found with a man’s male skeleton in the open desert near Winterhaven on Dec. 17, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-234.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A photo of two children found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
A photo of two children found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A photo of a boy found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
A photo of a boy found on the body of a Latino man located in the mountains west of Ocotillo on Oct. 2, 2003. The man’s family name may be Avila-Torres. Photos from John Doe Case #03-186.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on March 10, 2016. Photo from John Doe Case #16-037.
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on March 10, 2016. Photo from John Doe Case #16-037.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A woven bracelet that reads “Gordo” found with the body of a Latino man located in the All-American Canal on July 28, 2015. Photo from John Doe Case #15-130.
A woven bracelet that reads “Gordo” found with the body of a Latino man located in the All-American Canal on July 28, 2015. Photo from John Doe Case #15-130.
Imperial County Coroner's Office
A watch located with the body of a Latino woman found in the New River in Calexico on July 29, 2001. Photo from Jane Doe Case #01-149.
A watch located with the body of a Latino woman found in the New River in Calexico on July 29, 2001. Photo from Jane Doe Case #01-149.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A “Bruce Adams” belt buckle found on the body of a Latino man whose body was discovered in an empty lot in Calexico on June 5, 2000. The man may have been named Lucio Paulino. Photo from John Doe Case #00-081.
A “Bruce Adams” belt buckle found on the body of a Latino man whose body was discovered in an empty lot in Calexico on June 5, 2000. The man may have been named Lucio Paulino. Photo from John Doe Case #00-081.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
Clothing found on the body of a Latino man located in the New River in Calexico on April 2, 2012. Photo from John Doe Case #12-068.
Clothing found on the body of a Latino man located in the New River in Calexico on April 2, 2012. Photo from John Doe Case #12-068.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A tattoo located on the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
A tattoo located on the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A photo of a man, a woman and a girl found on the body of a Latino man located in field in Seeley, CA on July 7, 2000. The deceased man appears to be the guy in the photo. His name may be Rigoberto Chabes Gomes. Photo from John Doe Case #00-108.
A photo of a man, a woman and a girl found on the body of a Latino man located in field in Seeley, CA on July 7, 2000. The deceased man appears to be the guy in the photo. His name may be Rigoberto Chabes Gomes. Photo from John Doe Case #00-108.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A pendant found with the body of a Latino man in the All-American Canal on May 10, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-063.
A pendant found with the body of a Latino man in the All-American Canal on May 10, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-063.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
Two rings found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
Two rings found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A vest found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
A vest found with the body of a Latino man in the open desert west of Winterhaven, CA, on August 6, 2000. Photo from John Doe Case #00-127.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS
A photograph a woman that was found on the body of an unidentified man whose body was found on the bank of the New River on Feb. 23, 2001. Photo from John Doe Case #01-042.
A photograph a woman that was found on the body of an unidentified man whose body was found on the bank of the New River on Feb. 23, 2001. Photo from John Doe Case #01-042.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A shoe found on the body of a Latino woman in the mountains west of Ocotillo, CA on Aug. 22, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-152.
A shoe found on the body of a Latino woman in the mountains west of Ocotillo, CA on Aug. 22, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-152.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on April 2, 1993. Photo from John Doe Case #9312645
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on April 2, 1993. Photo from John Doe Case #9312645
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on April 2, 1993. Photo from John Doe Case #9312645
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man found in the All-American Canal on April 2, 1993. Photo from John Doe Case #9312645
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A class ring found the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on May 15, 2000. The ring is from the class of 1980-83, and includes the words “ESC.TEC.COM.PROF.ABELINO BOLLANOS.” Photo from John Doe Case #00-066.
A class ring found the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on May 15, 2000. The ring is from the class of 1980-83, and includes the words “ESC.TEC.COM.PROF.ABELINO BOLLANOS.” Photo from John Doe Case #00-066.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A class ring found the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on May 15, 2000. The ring is from the class of 1980-83, and includes the words “ESC.TEC.COM.PROF.ABELINO BOLLANOS.” Photo from John Doe Case #00-066.
A class ring found the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on May 15, 2000. The ring is from the class of 1980-83, and includes the words “ESC.TEC.COM.PROF.ABELINO BOLLANOS.” Photo from John Doe Case #00-066.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man who was found in the All-American Canal on Nov. 13, 2002. Photo from John Doe Case #02-198.
A tattoo on the body of an unidentified man who was found in the All-American Canal on Nov. 13, 2002. Photo from John Doe Case #02-198.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A jacket located with the body of a Latino woman who was found in the open desert near Plaster City on Jan. 2, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-002.
A jacket located with the body of a Latino woman who was found in the open desert near Plaster City on Jan. 2, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-002.
Imperial County Coroner's Office
A closer look at a logo on a jacket found with the body of a Latino woman in the open desert near Plaster City on Jan. 2, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-002.
A closer look at a logo on a jacket found with the body of a Latino woman in the open desert near Plaster City on Jan. 2, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-002.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS
A jacket located with the body of a Latino man who was found near Ocotillo, CA on Dec. 9, 2012. Photo from John Doe Case #12-202.
A jacket located with the body of a Latino man who was found near Ocotillo, CA on Dec. 9, 2012. Photo from John Doe Case #12-202.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A tooth with a decorative star from the body of a Latino woman found in the New River in Calexico on July 29, 2001. Photo from Jane Doe Case #01-149.
A tooth with a decorative star from the body of a Latino woman found in the New River in Calexico on July 29, 2001. Photo from Jane Doe Case #01-149.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
This tattoo was photographed on the body of a deceased migrant who was found floating in the All-American Canal on Jan. 24, 2007. Photo from case number 07-017.
This tattoo was photographed on the body of a deceased migrant who was found floating in the All-American Canal on Jan. 24, 2007. Photo from case number 07-017.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in an Imperial County canal on Sept. 21, 2009. Photo from John Doe Case #09-145.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on June 15, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-101.
A belt located with the body of a Latino man found in the All-American Canal on June 15, 2005. Photo from John Doe Case #05-101.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database
A shoe found on the body of a Latino woman in the mountains west of Ocotillo, CA on Aug. 22, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-152.
A shoe found on the body of a Latino woman in the mountains west of Ocotillo, CA on Aug. 22, 2003. Photo from Jane Doe Case #03-152.
Imperial County Coroner's Office, NamUS Database