Kerry Kerley Missing Person Case

Feb 08, 2024

Mar 18, 2024

Kerry

Kerley

58

55

63 inches

64 inches

130 lbs

135 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

On a summer day in July of 2023, 55-year-old Kerry Kerley was last seen in Cameron, Arizona, a community within the vast landscape of the Navajo Nation. An enrolled member of the Navajo Nation himself, Kerry's sudden absence prompted his brother to file a missing person report with the Navajo Police Department. His last known location was about a quarter-mile south of the Speedy Gas Station in Cameron. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Native American male with black hair and brown eyes, standing between 5 feet 3 inches and 5 feet 4 inches tall, and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a large tan jacket and blue jeans when he vanished. A surgical scar on his abdomen is noted as a distinguishing characteristic. The days following Kerry's disappearance turned into weeks, and then months, with no word of his whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, with few details available to the public. The Navajo Nation Police Department's Tuba City District is the primary agency investigating his case. Despite their efforts, there have been no significant breakthroughs publicly announced. His case is a somber reminder of the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people, a reality that casts a long shadow over communities like Cameron. The investigation into what happened to Kerry Kerley continues, a quiet and persistent search for answers. His family and community are left with the heavy burden of uncertainty, holding onto hope for his return while grappling with the painful reality of his absence. The case is a stark illustration of the challenges faced in locating missing persons within the expansive and often remote tribal lands. It underscores the vital importance of community vigilance and the critical role of law enforcement in bringing closure to families who are missing a loved one. The search for Kerry is not just for one man, but a reflection of a larger struggle for justice and resolution for countless other Indigenous families who have experienced a similar loss.

Jul 07, 2023

Cameron

Arizona

Coconino County

86020

Yes

136000

Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District

Tuba City

Arizona

Coconino County

86045

240 Main Street, Arizona

9282833111

Tribal

Law Enforcement

04-23-014256

2023-07-07

Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District

605

Black

Brown

Brown

08/02/2026