Julian R. Quinonez Missing Person Case

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Julian

R. Quinonez

65

35

5'8 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic

Male

In the summer of 1996, a 35-year-old man named Julian R. Quinonez disappeared under circumstances that remain a mystery decades later. On July 6, 1996, Julian was last seen in Lukeville, Arizona, a small community on the U.S.-Mexico border. He was not alone; he was in the company of his brother, Vicente Quinonez. The brothers were reportedly attempting to cross the border from Mexico into the United States. Tragically, neither Julian nor Vicente have been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Julian was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 150 pounds. The details surrounding the brothers' disappearance are scarce. Their intention to cross the border is the primary piece of information available about their plans on that fateful day. Authorities were notified, and an investigation was initiated by the Pima County Sheriff's Department. However, the passage of time has not brought any significant breakthroughs in the case. The lack of contact from either Julian or Vicente has left their family with unanswered questions and enduring grief. The case of Julian R. Quinonez is a somber reminder of the perils that individuals can face when attempting to cross international borders. With very few details available, the investigation has been challenging for law enforcement. The years have turned into decades, yet the status of Julian and his brother remains unknown. Their files are a poignant testament to the countless individuals who vanish, leaving behind families to grapple with the uncertainty and the hope that one day they will find answers. The Pima County Sheriff's Department holds the case file, a silent record of two brothers who embarked on a journey and were never heard from again.

Jul 06, 1996

Lukeville

Arizona

Lukeville

Pima County Sheriff's Departmen

520-741-4900

08/15/2026