Luis Miranda Missing Person Case

Oct 17, 2020

Mar 25, 2024

Luis

Miranda

35

26

66 inches

185 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

On June 26, 2017, a 27-year-old Hispanic/Latino male named Luis Alejandro Soto Miranda went missing. He was last known to be in the vast and often unforgiving desert of southern Arizona. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The clothing he was last seen wearing consisted of blue jeans, a red long-sleeved shirt, and white tennis shoes. His case was officially created on October 17, 2020, and is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department. The circumstances surrounding Luis's disappearance are sparse, with the primary detail being that he was in the process of crossing the desert. This information leaves many questions unanswered about his intended destination, his state of mind, and whether he was traveling alone or with others. The desert environment in southern Arizona can be extremely harsh, with dangers ranging from extreme temperatures to treacherous terrain. These factors add a layer of concern and urgency to the efforts to locate him. The lack of specific details about his last known whereabouts within the expansive desert region presents a significant challenge for search and rescue operations. The official report of his disappearance was made to the Phoenix Police Department on October 17, 2020, well over three years after he was last seen. The case, listed under NamUs number MP74754, remains open, and the lack of new information has left family and friends in a painful state of uncertainty. The investigation is a collaborative effort, with law enforcement seeking any information that could lead to answers about what happened to Luis Alejandro Soto Miranda in the summer of 2017. The case serves as a somber reminder of the perils that can be encountered in the remote and rugged landscapes of the borderlands.

Jun 26, 2017

Unknown

Arizona

Maricopa County

No

91634

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

202000001707331

2020-10-17

Phoenix Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/17/2026