Emmanuel Barrera Missing Person Case

Apr 06, 2026

Apr 10, 2026

Emmanuel

Barrera

21

20

69 inches

72 inches

185 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the early days of September 2024, the life of a young man named Emmanuel Roderick Barrera took an unforeseen and alarming turn. The 20-year-old male, a member of the Gila River Indian Community, vanished from Laveen, Arizona, leaving his family consumed with worry. On September 1, 2024, Emmanuel was a passenger in a vehicle that was involved in a crash near Ray Road and 67th Avenue. In the chaotic moments that followed the accident, Emmanuel was seen at the location of the wreck, but then he disappeared and has not been heard from since. His family, unable to make contact with him, officially reported him missing on September 13, 2024, sparking an ongoing investigation into his sudden and mysterious disappearance. The circumstances surrounding Emmanuel’s case have led investigators to suspect foul play. At the time he went missing, he was approximately 5 feet 7 inches to 6 feet tall and weighed between 175 and 200 pounds. He has black hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive tattoo of the name "Silas" on his left forearm. When last seen, he was wearing a white muscle t-shirt, tan khaki pants, and white Nike shoes. The Gila River Police Department is leading the investigation and has appealed to the public for any information that might lead to his whereabouts. Emmanuel was also known to frequently visit Cesar Chavez Park, located at 35th Avenue and Baseline Road in Phoenix, a detail his family has shared in hopes it might generate leads. The search for Emmanuel, who is also known as "Manny," continues to be an active investigation. His case is a painful reminder of the uncertainty that families of missing individuals endure. Details about the car crash have not been widely publicized, and the events immediately following it remain unclear, leaving many unanswered questions. The investigation hinges on finding clues that can piece together his movements after he walked away from the scene of the accident. The overview of this case is one of a young man who disappeared under suspicious circumstances following a car accident, with law enforcement and his loved ones still searching for answers.

Sep 06, 2024

Laveen

Arizona

Maricopa County

85339

Yes

191398

Gila River Police Department

Sacaton

Arizona

Pinal County

85147

Vanessa Enos

Police Sergeant

639 West Seed Farm Road, Arizona

5205624511

Tribal

Law Enforcement

https://www.gricsafety.org/gila-river-police-department

240913-03826

2024-09-13

Gila River Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

08/25/2026