John Amador Missing Person Case

Jun 11, 2020

Jun 12, 2023

John

Amador

24

17

70 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the quiet community of Yuma, Arizona, a family was forever changed when 17-year-old John Amador vanished on November 22, 2018. At the time of his disappearance, John was described as being 5'10" and weighing approximately 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The Yuma Police Department opened an investigation into his case, but the days turned into weeks, and then years, with no significant leads to bring him home. There is some discrepancy in the reporting of his disappearance, with other sources, including the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, stating he was last seen a month earlier on October 17, 2018, in Buckeye, Arizona. This conflicting information has added a layer of complexity to the investigation. John is distinguished by several unique tattoos that his family hoped would aid in his identification. These markings include the words "Southside Y Town" on his arm, three dots in the corner of his eye, and an "A" with an arrow on his leg. He also has additional, unspecified tattoos on his left hand, left forearm, and leg. Despite the circulation of his description and photos of his tattoos, tangible information about his whereabouts has been scarce. Authorities have noted that for unspecified reasons, caution should be used if anyone were to approach John. The emotional toll on John's family and friends has been immeasurable as they navigate the ambiguous loss of their loved one. The lack of closure or any significant developments in the case has left them in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The investigation, led by the Yuma Police Department, remains open, and they continue to seek any information that could shed light on John Amador's disappearance. The case serves as a heartbreaking reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a trail of sorrow and an enduring hope for answers. The central mystery of what happened to John Amador after he was last seen persists, a painful question mark for his family and the community that awaits his return.

Nov 22, 2018

Yuma

Arizona

Yuma County

No

83837

Yuma Police Department

Yuma

Arizona

Yuma County

85364

Ernesto Rangel

Detective

1500 South 1st Avenue, Arizona

9283734700

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.yumaaz.gov/police/

2019-15476

Yuma Police Department

8184

Black

Brown

Brown

07/27/2026