Ramona Felix Missing Person Case

May 10, 2016

Mar 17, 2020

Ramona

Felix

40

17

60 inches

120 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

In the spring of 2003, a sense of unease settled over a family in Mesa, Arizona, when 17-year-old Ramona Francisca Felix vanished. On the evening of March 8, 2003, Ramona's aunt reported her missing after she failed to return home from a visit with friends. The last known sighting of Ramona was in the 500 block of South Olive in Mesa. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as a Hispanic female, standing at 5 feet tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans, and black shoes. Ramona had a history of running away from home, which initially may have tempered the immediate alarm of her family. However, in the past, she would always return after a few days. This time was different. Days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, with no word from the teenager. Her aunt held onto a theory that Ramona may have traveled to Mexico in search of her biological mother. This possibility was complicated by the fact that her aunt also reported that Ramona's mother was involved in prostitution in Mexico, adding a layer of concern for the teenager's safety. The search for Ramona was fraught with uncertainty, as there were no concrete leads to follow. Years have passed since Ramona Felix was last seen, and her case has grown cold, yet the hope of finding answers has not entirely faded. The Mesa Police Department continues to list her as a missing person, and her case is documented with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Over the years, there has been speculation about her fate, including a theory that she could be an unidentified Jane Doe found in La Paz County, Arizona, in 2006. The unidentified remains were of a young woman of similar age and ethnicity to Ramona, but no definitive connection has been made. The disappearance of Ramona Francisca Felix is a story of a young life interrupted, a family left with unanswered questions, and a community reminded of the enduring pain of a missing loved one. The central mystery of the case revolves around whether she chose to disappear in search of her mother or if she met with foul play during her journey.

Mar 08, 2003

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85204

18322

Mesa Police Department

Mesa

Arizona

Maricopa County

85201

Laura Colon

Missing Persons Investigator

130 North Robson, Arizona

4806442211

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.mesaaz.gov/residents/police

20030690518

2003-03-08

Mesa Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/21/2026