Ervin Nez Jr. Missing Person Case

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Ervin

Nez Jr.

42

35

5'7 - 5'8 inches

220 lbs

Native American

Male

On a summer evening in Arizona, a family's life was irrevocably altered when Ervin Nez Jr., a 26-year-old male, vanished. He was last seen on June 4, 2021, in the Tsaile area of the Navajo Nation. That day, Ervin had been with his girlfriend and another man. His last known communication was a text message to his sister, sent around 8 p.m., stating that he was on his way home. However, Ervin never made it to his destination, and the silence that followed his last message has stretched into an agonizing period of uncertainty for his loved ones, who describe him as a kind and caring person. The days following Ervin's disappearance were filled with frantic searching and a growing sense of dread. His car, a gray 2013 Dodge Avenger, was discovered abandoned two days later, on June 6, 2021, near the Wheatfields Lake area. The vehicle was found stuck in the mud, and inside were his wallet and phone, but there was no sign of Ervin himself. This discovery prompted extensive search efforts by the Navajo Police Department, community volunteers, and search and rescue teams. The searchers scoured the rugged terrain on foot and with K9 units, but their efforts yielded no clues as to Ervin's whereabouts. The investigation into what happened to Ervin Nez Jr. remains ongoing, a painful and unresolved chapter for his family and community. The circumstances of his disappearance, particularly the abandonment of his vehicle and personal belongings, have created a perplexing mystery. His family has made repeated, heartfelt pleas to the public for any information that might lead to answers. They have organized prayer walks and have worked to keep his story alive in the public consciousness, holding onto hope for his return. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, leaving a family to grapple with the profound pain of not knowing the fate of their loved one while the search for answers continues.

Aug 24, 2019

Chinle

Arizona

Chinle

Navajo Nation Police Department - Chinle Distric

928-674-2000

08/02/2026