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Oct 18, 2013
Jun 13, 2023
Ildefonso
Flores
79
59
63 inches
120 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late summer of 2004, a 59-year-old man named Ildefonso Flores was hoping for a fresh start. Having recently moved from Kaiser, Oregon, he had been staying with his sister-in-law in Spokane, Washington, for about three weeks. On August 19, 2004, Flores, a Hispanic and Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, left his temporary home with the intention of finding employment. He was reportedly heading downtown to look for work at a hotel. At the time he was last seen, he stood approximately 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighed around 120 pounds, and was dressed in a gray t-shirt and jeans. That trip downtown marked the last time anyone would hear from or see Ildefonso Flores. As the hours turned into days, a sense of deep concern grew among the family members who had just welcomed him into their lives. His failure to return from his job search was completely out of character, and the hope that had accompanied his move to Spokane quickly turned to fear. A report was filed with the Spokane Police Department, and an official investigation into his disappearance began under case number 04-278220. Investigators were faced with the challenging task of searching for a man who was new to the city and had few local connections, with his trail seemingly going cold after he set out to find work. Years have passed since Ildefonso Flores vanished, yet his case remains open and unresolved. For his family, the lack of answers has created a prolonged state of uncertainty and grief. The details of his disappearance are sparse, leaving only the haunting image of a man seeking a better life who simply disappeared. The overview of this case is a deeply saddening one: a hopeful new resident of Spokane went missing while trying to secure a job, and despite the passage of time, no trace of him has been found, leaving his loved ones without closure and his whereabouts an enduring mystery.
Aug 19, 2004
Spokane
Washington
Spokane County
Spokane
No
14401
Spokane Police Department
Spokane
Washington
Spokane County
99260
Jenna Ittner
Secretary
1100 West Mallon Ave, Washington
5096254100
Local
Law Enforcement
04-278220
2004-08-19
Spokane Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
Yes
06/17/2026
