Odin Caceres-Meza Missing Person Case

Oct 25, 2018

Mar 22, 2024

Odin

Caceres-Meza

25

17

60 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

On a late summer evening in Knoxville, Tennessee, 17-year-old Odin Caceres-Meza made a decision that would leave his family searching for answers for years to come. On September 17, 2017, at about 10:30 p.m., Odin, along with another teen, Kevis Caseres-Alvarez, walked out of his home and into the night. The two reportedly left because they did not want to go to school the next day. This seemingly simple act of youthful rebellion marked the beginning of a prolonged and painful period of uncertainty for those who knew and loved the young man. Odin, a student at Central High School in Knoxville, was last seen wearing a blue and red shirt, beige pants, and red shoes. He also wore a gold chain. Distinctively, he had gold-capped teeth. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 6'0" tall and weighing approximately 125 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. The Knoxville Police Department was tasked with the investigation into his and Kevis's disappearance, a case that would be categorized as an endangered runaway. The days turned into weeks, and then into years, with no sign of Odin or Kevis. Their case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a void of information and a family grappling with the unknown. The initial report suggested the two left on their own accord, a detail that, while providing a starting point, does little to ease the minds of those awaiting their return. The investigation, led by the Knoxville Police Department, has remained open, a testament to the ongoing search for answers. The disappearance of Odin Caceres-Meza and Kevis Caseres-Alvarez is an unresolved case that highlights the heartache and enduring hope that accompanies the search for a missing loved one.

Sep 17, 2017

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37917

No

41538

Knoxville Police Department

Knoxville

Tennessee

Knox County

37915

Phyllis Tonkin

Investigator

800 Howard Baker Junior Avenue, Tennessee

8652157000

Local

Law Enforcement

http://knoxvilletn.gov/government/city_departments_offices/police_department/

17-035941

Knoxville Police Department

Black

Black

Black

07/08/2026