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Jan 29, 2025
Jan 31, 2025
Lawrence
Tenes
64
63
68 inches
70 inches
155 lbs
165 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the vast and rugged expanse of the Tonto National Forest in Arizona, a family's outing turned into a distressing mystery on October 25, 2024. On that day, 63-year-old Lawrence David Tenes, a White/Caucasian male, was with a family member in the Lower Sycamore area, a popular spot for recreation within Maricopa County. Under circumstances that remain unclear, he walked away from his relative and vanished into the wilderness. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and profound concern for his well-being. At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Tenes was between 5'8" and 5'10" tall and weighed around 155 to 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The alarm was raised, and the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, assigning it case number IR24027614. The only description of his clothing provided to the public was that he was wearing blue pants; the color and type of shirt he had on are unknown. The Lower Sycamore area, where he was last seen, is a challenging environment with varied terrain, which can complicate search efforts. Despite the passage of time, information regarding the specifics of the search or any potential leads has been limited, and his case has been shared by organizations like The AWARE Foundation, Inc. in an effort to generate public awareness. The case of Lawrence Tenes is a heart-wrenching example of how quickly a person can disappear without a trace, even when they are with others. The narrative of him simply walking away from a family member in such a vast natural landscape is the central, troubling detail of his case. With no further public updates on the investigation or his whereabouts, his family and community are left waiting and hoping for any information that might lead to his location. The lack of resolution serves as a painful reminder of the ambiguity and sorrow that surrounds so many missing persons cases, as the search for answers continues.
Oct 25, 2024
Tonto National Forest
Arizona
Maricopa County
Tonto National Forest
No
163665
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85003
Linda Estrada
Civilian Investigator
550 West Jackson Street, Arizona
6028761000
County
Law Enforcement
IR24027614
2024-10-28
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
na
Brown
Brown
Brown
08/06/2026
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