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Eli Bugler
Missing

Case Description

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On 3/12/21, Eli was dropped off in the area of Soldier's Pass in Sedona, Arizona so he could go to a cave and experience a "Vision Quest". After being dropped off, Eli has not been heard from by any family or friends.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2021

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Victim Details

created

May 12, 2021

Case Added

Sep 19, 2023

firstname

Eli

lastname

Bugler

Current Age

Age at Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Weight

150 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 12, 2021

City

Sedona

State

Arizona

County

Yavapai County

Tribal Land

vehicles

469

Agency ID

104468

Agency Name

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Prescott

Agency State

Arizona

Agency County

Yavapai County

Agency Zip Code

86301

Agency Contact

Chuck Owens

Contact Job Title

Sgt.

Agency Address

255 East Gurly Street, Arizona

Agency Phone

9287713260

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.ycsoaz.gov/

Agency Case #

21-015484

Primary Agency

Yavapai County Sheriff's Office

caseContributors

6020

Hair Color

Blond/Strawberry

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

12/22/2025

Area Last Seen:

Forum Posts (3)

I haven’t seen anyone mention the weather conditions on 3/12/21. Sedona can be unpredictable in Ma... ...Read More
10/13/2024

Has anyone else been hiking around Soldier's Pass recently? I heard about Eli's case and it's been o... ...Read More
06/13/2024

Hey everyone, I recently came across the case of Eli, who went missing after being dropped off near ... ...Read More
10/04/2023

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