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Jonathan Molina Missing Person Case

Last seen in Senora, Arizona on Jul 13, 2016

Victim Details

Oct 27, 2018

Mar 25, 2024

Jonathan

Molina

27

17

68 inches

108 lbs

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 13, 2016

Senora

Arizona

Pima County

41659

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

201800001939212

Oct 27, 2018

Phoenix Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53110) and 1 other source
In the summer of 2016, a young man named Jonathan Mendez Molina vanished under troubling circumstances. At the age of 17, Jonathan was last known to be in Senora, Arizona, on July 13, 2016. Reports indicate that he was in the process of crossing the border from Mexico into Arizona at the time of his disappearance. Since that day, there has been no contact with him, leaving his family and authorities with many unanswered questions. The Phoenix Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance, which was officially reported on October 27, 2018.

Jonathan, a Hispanic male also known by the nickname 'El menor,' was described as being 5'8' and weighing between 108 and 110 pounds at the time he went missing. He has brown hair, which he wore short, and brown eyes. Distinctive features that could aid in his identification include two tattoos: a spiderweb on his right elbow and the letters 'VKS' on the middle of his back. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a red t-shirt with white letters and a pair of jeans.

The circumstances surrounding Jonathan's disappearance remain vague, with the primary detail being that he was in the act of crossing the border. This particular detail adds a complex and concerning layer to the case, as the journey itself is fraught with potential dangers. The lack of any communication since that day in July 2016 has created a prolonged state of uncertainty for his loved ones. The case was officially created in the NamUs system on October 27, 2018, more than two years after he was last heard from, highlighting the challenges in tracking and resolving such cases. The overview of this case points to a vulnerable individual who disappeared while in a precarious situation, and the absence of new information has left his case unsolved.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2016

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona - unidentified case UP66455
    John Doe — Granite Tank, Arizona
    UP66455 • Found Sep 27, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Topawa, Arizona - unidentified case UP80630
    John Doe — Topawa, Arizona
    UP80630 • Found Jan 13, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%49 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP79930
    John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
    UP79930 • Found Dec 24, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%56 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP54493
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP54493 • Found Sep 10, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–39 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'8"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP141662
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP141662 • Found Nov 24, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona - unidentified case UP98380
    John Doe — South Mountain, Arizona
    UP98380 • Found Nov 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–21 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Itak, Arizona - unidentified case UP88822
    John Doe — Itak, Arizona
    UP88822 • Found Nov 28, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%62 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona - unidentified case UP88232
    John Doe — Pisinemo, Arizona
    UP88232 • Found Sep 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 84%69 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP71763
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona
    UP71763 • Found Mar 9, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%48 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'8"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP104178
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP104178 • Found Mar 3, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–22 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 90%47 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'8"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    I'm really puzzled by the disappearance of Jonathan Mendez Molina. Has anyone seriously looked into... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
    Hey everyone, I was just thinking about the weather and conditions around the time Jonathan Mendez... ...Read More
    10/21/2023
    Has anyone heard any updates on Jonathan Mendez Molina’s case? I've been following it since he went... ...Read More
    07/07/2023

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