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On July 25, 2023, 15-year-old Emanuel Ortega was reported missing from Phoenix, Arizona. His disappearance initiated concern among family members and prompted local authorities to begin an investigation into his whereabouts. As with all missing juvenile cases, efforts were mobilized swiftly to gather any available information that could lead to his safe recovery.
Law enforcement agencies initiated search procedures, including reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing potential witnes ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 25, 2023
Law enforcement agencies initiated search procedures, including reviewing surveillance footage, interviewing potential witnes ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 25, 2023
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May 07, 2025
Emanuel
Ortega
16
15
66 inches
69 inches
130 lbs
140 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Jul 25, 2023
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
Phoenix
No
147
168102
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85003
Ryan McLaughlin
Investigator
550 West Jackson Street, Arizona
6028761000
County
Law Enforcement
IR23019212
2023-07-25
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
8988
Black
Brown
Brown
11/07/2025
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Just came across some details about Emanuel Ortega's case in Phoenix. It's quite interesting how his... ...Read More
05/09/2025
05/09/2025
I came across something that might be helpful! I was driving through Phoenix last weekend around the... ...Read More
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
