Jesus Palomino - Ponce Missing Person Case

In the summer of 2005, a young man named Jesus Alfonso Palomino-Ponce, known to some as 'El Gordo,' vanished, leaving his family deeply concerned for his well-being. He was 24 years old at the time of his disappearance. On June 19, 2005, Jesus was last seen in Sonoita, Mexico, a location near the United States border. It is believed that he may have intended to cross into Arizona. The lack of contact since that day has left his loved ones with many unanswered questions. The Phoenix Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance.

Jesus is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at an imposing six feet, five inches tall and weighed approximately 150 pounds. His appearance is further distinguished by several tattoos and scars. He has a tattoo of the name 'Alex' on his upper arm, a birthmark on his chest, and a six-inch scar on his upper right leg. When he was last seen, it was noted that he typically wore jeans and a shirt without a collar. He also sometimes wore sunglasses.

Years have passed since Jesus Palomino-Ponce was last heard from, and the case remains unresolved. The initial report of his disappearance was not filed until October 24, 2015, more than a decade after he was last seen. His family's enduring concern prompted them to officially report him as a missing person. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are vague, with the primary detail being his last known location in Mexico and the possibility of him crossing into the United States. The investigation continues in the hope of one day providing his family with the answers they have been seeking for so long.
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2005

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Jesus Alfonso Palomino - Ponce - Arizona Missing Person Directory