John Donohue Jr Missing Person Case

Mar 24, 2022

Apr 26, 2024

John

Donohue Jr

65

56

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the vast and rugged landscape of Coconino County, Arizona, the story of John Donohue Jr.'s disappearance began on October 1, 2016. At 56 years old, John was last seen in a remote area known as Westwood Ranches, located northwest of Ash Fork. This particular region of Arizona is characterized by its sprawling, rural terrain, making it both a place of solitude and a challenging environment for any search efforts. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments are sparse, adding a layer of complexity to the efforts to find him. It is believed that he was leaving lot #482 within the Westwood Ranches when his trail went cold. The leading account of John's departure from Westwood Ranches suggests he may have accepted a ride from a group of hunters who were in the area. This detail, while providing a potential direction for the investigation, also introduced a significant element of the unknown, as the identity of these individuals remains a mystery. Since that day in October 2016, there has been no contact from John Donohue Jr. His family and friends have been left without answers, holding on to hope while facing the painful reality of his absence. The Coconino County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, but the scarcity of leads and the difficult-to-access nature of the location where he was last seen have presented considerable challenges. The investigation into John Donohue Jr.'s vanishing remains an open case, a poignant reminder of the many individuals who disappear each year, leaving behind questions and a void in the lives of those who knew them. His case is documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP89976, a public record that serves as a beacon of hope for new information. The overview of his case highlights the perplexing nature of his disappearance from a very rural and difficult-to-access area after reportedly hitchhiking with an unknown party of hunters. With no further contact and his current whereabouts unknown, the search for answers continues, fueled by the enduring hope of his family and the dedication of law enforcement.

Oct 01, 2016

Seligman

Arizona

Coconino County

No

113272

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

Flagstaff

Arizona

Coconino County

86001

911 East Sawmill Road, Arizona

9287744523

County

Law Enforcement

S16-03961

2016-10-01

Coconino County Sheriff's Office

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/13/2026