Yareli Marlem Barajas Missing from Phoenix, Arizona age 12

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Yareli Marlem Barajas was 12 years old when she was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on August 11, 2009. Authorities believe she was abducted by her aunt, Maria Barajas, and her uncle, Jonathan Javier Hernandez-Guerrero. At the time of her disappearance, Yareli was described as a Hispanic female, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Yareli's disappearance suggest a familial abduction. Her aunt and uncle, who did not have legal custody of her, are the primary suspec ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 11, 2009

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

Yareli

Lastname

Marlem Barajas

Current Age

12

Age At Disappearance

12

Height

5'0 - 5'5 inches

Weight

105 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic

Gender

Female

Notes

Yareli disappeared from Phoenix, Arizona on August 11, 2009. Authorities believe she was abducted by her aunt, Maria Barajas, and her aunt's husband, her uncle Jonathan Javier Hernandez-Guerrero, who don't have custody of her. A photo of Hernandez-Guerrero Is posted with this case summary. His date of birth is September 6, 1982, making him 26 years old at the time of Yareli's disappearance. He's described as Hispanic, 5'7 and 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Photos and descriptive information for Maria are unavailable. They may be in Mexico or Canada and may be traveling with Maria's two children. Yareli's whereabouts are unknown and her case remains unsolved.

Last Seen

Aug 11, 2009

City

Phoenix

State

Arizona

Zip Code

Phoenix

Vehicles

8

Agency Name

Phoenix Police Departmen

Agency Phone

602-262-6151

Last Updated

01/24/2026

Yareli Marlem Barajas
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