J Francisco Herrera Rivera Missing Person Case

Oct 21, 2017

Aug 14, 2019

J Francisco

Herrera Rivera

49

35

65 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2012, a 35-year-old man named J Francisco Herrera Rivera vanished under concerning circumstances. On July 15th of that year, he was last seen in Nogales, Arizona, a city that sits on the border between the United States and Mexico. At the time of his disappearance, Herrera Rivera was reportedly attempting to cross the border from Mexico into Arizona. He is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 150 pounds. A scar on his chin serves as a distinguishing physical feature. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency in his case. The specifics of what transpired on that July day remain largely unknown to the public. The circumstances surrounding his attempt to cross the border and what may have led to his disappearance have not been detailed in publicly available information. It is unclear if he was traveling alone or with others, or what his ultimate destination was. The lack of detailed information leaves his family and loved ones with many unanswered questions and a profound sense of uncertainty. The days, weeks, and years that have followed have not brought the closure they so desperately seek. The investigation into J Francisco Herrera Rivera's disappearance is ongoing. His case is a somber reminder of the perils that individuals can face when attempting to cross the border. The journey can be fraught with danger, and many have lost their lives or disappeared without a trace in the harsh desert environment. For the families left behind, the emotional toll is immeasurable, as they are forced to live with the ambiguity of not knowing the fate of their loved ones. The case of J Francisco Herrera Rivera highlights a broader humanitarian issue at the border, where the hopes and dreams of many for a new life can tragically end in silence and mystery.

Jul 15, 2012

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

34201

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85003

550 West Jackson Street, Arizona

6028761000

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.org/

17-035132

Maricopa County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026