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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3963) and 7 other sources
In the quiet town of Eloy, Arizona, a heart-wrenching story began to unfold on May 27, 2001, involving a 3-year-old boy named Ptah Ka'Amen Diamond. On that day, the young male child, affectionately known as 'Goo Goo,' was last seen with his father, James Malcom Diamond. Ptah, a Black / African American boy with black hair and brown eyes, stood about three feet tall and weighed around 37 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a light blue shirt with the number 64 on the front, green and blue pants, white socks, and brown Buster Brown shoes. A noticeable characteristic of the little boy was that his two front teeth were discolored. The circumstances surrounding his and his father's disappearance are considered suspicious, launching a prolonged and troubling investigation.

The pair vanished from their residence in Eloy, Arizona, under what has been described as unusual circumstances. Authorities were alerted to the possibility that James may have traveled with his young son to Cleveland, Ohio, where he had several relatives. This lead, however, did not bring any swift resolution to the case. James Diamond, who was 42 years old at the time, has a scar under his right eye and may have had a beard around the time he and Ptah went missing. The lack of available details has made the investigation particularly challenging for law enforcement over the years.

The case of Ptah Diamond is a somber tale of a young boy who disappeared alongside his father without a clear explanation. The initial report of their disappearance has since evolved into a long-standing mystery, leaving family and investigators with more questions than answers. Despite the passage of time, the search for Ptah continues, with his case remaining open. The Pinal County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency, holding onto hope that new information will one day surface and shed light on what happened to Ptah and his father, James. The official classification of the case as an endangered missing person highlights the serious concerns for Ptah's welfare from the moment he was last seen.

Last Seen: May 27, 2001