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Erikson Zelaya-santos has been missing since February 25, 2023, from Cincinnati, Ohio. At the time of his disappearance, he was 13 years old. Now 16 years old, Erikson is described as having black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was 5'9" tall and weighed 150 pounds. His race and ethnicity are listed as unknown.

The circumstances surrounding Erikson's disappearance have not been publicly detailed. Information regarding what he was wearing at the time he went missing is not ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 25, 2023

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Erikson

Zelaya-santos

16

16

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the heart of Ohio, a family and community were faced with the profound distress of a child's disappearance. Male Erikson Zelaya-santos, a young boy of thirteen, vanished from Cincinnati. While official records indicate he was last seen on February 25, 2023, the specific details surrounding the exact date and circumstances of his disappearance remain vague to the public. At the time he went missing, Erikson was described as being 5'9" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The lack of available information surrounding the events leading to his disappearance has left a painful void for those who know and care for him. Following his disappearance, official channels were activated to aid in the search for Erikson. His case is listed as a "Missing Child" with the Ohio Attorney General's office, signaling the seriousness of the situation. Law enforcement, including the Cincinnati Police Department Personal Crimes Unit, became the point of contact for any information regarding his whereabouts. The dissemination of his physical description was a crucial step in engaging the public, with hopes that someone might come forward with a piece of information, no matter how small, that could help locate him. The case of Erikson Zelaya-santos is a somber reminder of the ambiguity and pain that surrounds many missing persons cases. With the official statement that there is no further information available, the narrative of his disappearance is one of many unanswered questions. The investigation remains open, a silent testament to a continued hope for resolution. The community is left to wonder about the fate of the young boy, and the authorities continue to seek any information that could bring clarity to this unsettling situation and, most importantly, bring Erikson home.

Feb 25, 2023

CINCINNATI

Ohio

05/10/2026