Case Description
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Joel Anthony Ariza, a 24-year-old man from Chester, Pennsylvania, went missing on October 30, 2009. He was last seen launching his new boat into the Delaware River under the Commodore Barry Bridge around 2:00 a.m., accompanied by a friend. Shortly after setting off, the boat's engine stalled, causing it to take on water and eventually capsize. While Ariza's friend managed to swim to shore, Joel decided to stay with the boat and was not wearing a life jacket at the time.

Several hours la ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 28, 2009
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Victim Details

Jan 22, 2011

Apr 07, 2024

Joel

Ariza

39

24

71 inches

192 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 28, 2009

Chester

Pennsylvania

Chester County

No

3840

Chester County Detectives

West Chester

Pennsylvania

Chester County

19380

201 West Market Street, Pennsylvania

6103446866

County

Law Enforcement

2009-46760 (01)

2009-10-30

Chester County Detectives

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

09/30/2024


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Has there been a candlelight vigil organized for Joel yet? I think it would be a beautiful way to ho... ...Read More
07/05/2023