Jose Avila Missing Person Case

Oct 25, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Jose

Avila

41

34

61 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the summer of 2019, 34-year-old Jose Antonio Avila vanished from Nashville, Tennessee, leaving behind a life shrouded in questions. On June 19th, while staying with his cousin in the Gatewood Avenue area, Jose reportedly left the residence with the intention of going to a nearby store. He was driving his 2007 dark green Jeep Wrangler, a vehicle that would become a key element in his disappearance. That short trip to the store marked the last time he was ever seen or heard from, creating a void of information and a growing sense of unease for those who knew him. The day he went missing was marked by severe weather, with storms and heavy rain lashing Middle Tennessee, a factor that some have speculated could have played a role in his disappearance. The investigation into Jose's whereabouts soon uncovered a more complex life than was initially apparent. It was revealed that Jose was not a U.S. citizen and had a previous arrest in Illinois in 2017 for drug possession, under the alias Jose Avila-Zamudio. This was not the only name he used; a woman he was dating at the time of his disappearance knew him as Arturo Flores. This same woman told investigators that Jose had mentioned plans to move out of the state, adding another layer of mystery to whether his disappearance was by choice or by force. The use of multiple identities complicates the search, leaving investigators to wonder which name might lead to a clue and which were meant to obscure his past. The dark green Jeep Wrangler with Tennessee license plate 9P23X1 remains a critical and missing piece of the puzzle. Despite law enforcement efforts, neither Jose nor his vehicle have ever been located. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department continues to investigate the case, but the trail has grown cold over the years. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, with possibilities ranging from a planned departure to an unfortunate accident or even foul play. The fact that he was known by different names to different people suggests a life with hidden facets, leaving family and investigators to grapple with the unknown. The overview of the case is one of a man who seemed to simply drive away and vanish, leaving behind only questions and the lingering hope for answers.

Jun 19, 2019

Nashville

Tennessee

Davidson County

37207

No

121133

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

Nashville

Tennessee

Davidson County

37201

Andrew Davis

Detective

200 James Robertson Parkway, Tennessee

6158628600

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/police

2019-0490968

2019-06-29

Metropolitan Nashville Police Department

4676

Black

Brown

Brown

07/03/2026