In the late summer of 2012, the life of a young Phoenix woman was tragically cut short, leaving a family to grieve and a community with unanswered questions. Twenty-one-year-old Jessica Vidal, a Caucasian female, was found deceased in an alley near 38th Lane and Monte Vista on the morning of Sunday, September 16, 2012. The discovery was made after police received a call requesting a welfare check on a woman seen lying in the alley.
Upon their arrival, officers found Jessica's body and
observed signs of trauma, leading them to immediately suspect foul play. Their initial beliefs were later confirmed when it was determined that she had been the victim of a homicide. The cause of her death was a gunshot wound. Investigators began to piece together the events that led to this violent act, and a potential clue emerged from a witness who reported seeing a black four-door sedan in the area around the time of the incident.
Despite the initial leads and the efforts of the Phoenix Police Department's Violent Crimes Bureau, the case grew cold. No suspects were publicly identified, and no arrests were made in connection with Jessica's murder. The investigation has remained open for years, with law enforcement and Jessica's loved ones still seeking the information that will bring a resolution to this senseless tragedy. The case is listed with Silent Witness, a program that allows the public to provide anonymous tips, in the hope that someone will come forward with the key piece of information that will finally bring justice for Jessica Vidal.
