Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP124752)
On May 17, 2024, 15-year-old Lesman Osmani Rodriguez Gutiérrez was last seen in Bradenton, Florida. His disappearance prompted an immediate response from local authorities, with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office leading the investigation. Despite their efforts, details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance remain scarce. The case was officially reported on June 26, 2024, under agency case number 240014285.
In the months following Lesman's disappearance, the Bradenton community has been on high alert due to a series of missing person cases involving teenagers. Notably, on May 24, 2024, just a week after Lesman was last seen, 15-year-old Jovani Alexis Martinez Villasana was reported missing from the same area. Additionally, on June 16, 2024, 14-year-old Juan Hernandez-Amador vanished from Bradenton. These consecutive incidents have raised concerns among residents and law enforcement about a potential pattern or connection between the cases.
As of February 15, 2025, Lesman Osmani Rodriguez Gutiérrez remains missing. The Manatee County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public to aid in locating him. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Sheriff's Office at 941-747-3011. The community remains hopeful for Lesman's safe return and continues to support efforts to resolve his case and those of other missing youths in the area. Last Seen: May 17, 2024
