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Deonray Riley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buckeye, Arizona on Nov 13, 2019

Victim Details

Dec 19, 2019

Dec 19, 2019

Deonray

Riley

22

16

66 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 13, 2019

Buckeye

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

70185

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85003

Christopher Lopez

Detective

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

6028761000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.org/

19-034986

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP62616) and 1 other source
On a day in the fall of 2019, a 16-year-old male named Deonray Markel Riley vanished from Buckeye, Arizona. The specific date of his disappearance was November 13, 2019. At the time he went missing, Deonray was described as a Black/African American male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black hoodie and black pants. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began at a group home in the Maricopa County city of Buckeye, from which he was reported missing.

The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office became the primary investigating agency for Deonray's case. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on December 19, 2019, under case number MP62616. The official report from the Sheriff's Office is filed under case number 19-034986. The case was also noted by local crime tracking websites as authorities sought information from the public. The investigation into his whereabouts was handled by the Buckeye Police Major Crimes Unit, which is responsible for missing persons cases in the city.

As time passed, Deonray's case remained open, with his information listed on national missing persons databases. An article from late 2021 mentioned him as one of the individuals still listed as missing from the Buckeye area. The investigation has been a long and trying process for those who know him, a quiet and sorrowful ordeal marked by the hope of a safe return. The case of Deonray Markel Riley represents a somber and unresolved story, one of many that leave families and communities with unanswered questions. His disappearance from the group home that November day marked the beginning of an ongoing search and a painful period of uncertainty.
Last Seen: Nov 13, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP62616

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California - unidentified case UP119420
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP119420 • Found Feb 13, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 49%264 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP75449 • Found Oct 16, 2020
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–20 vs 16
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 75%5'4"–6'0" vs 5'6"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Hey everyone, Just came across some updates on Deonray’s case, and something caught my attention.... ...Read More
    12/08/2024
    Hey everyone, I was reading through the threads about Deonray’s disappearance in Buckeye, and I keep... ...Read More
    07/10/2024
    I've been diving into Deonray's case lately, and something that's really stuck with me is the... ...Read More
    02/21/2023

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