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Oct 17, 2020
Mar 25, 2024
Hector
Valenzuela
33
17
64 inches
165 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
In the fall of 2009, a young man named Hector Ismael Valenzuela, just 17 years old, vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. He was last seen on October 27, 2009, and in the years that have passed, his family has not heard from him. The specifics of what led to his disappearance remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. At the time he went missing, Hector was a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at a height of 5 feet 4 inches and weighing around 165 pounds. His case is documented under the Phoenix Police Department agency case number 202000001706425. The last known location associated with Hector is 701 W Jefferson St in Phoenix. Distinctive tattoos marked Hector's body, serving as unique identifiers for those who knew him and for the authorities searching for him. He had a tattoo of "WMC13" on his left hand and "PYK" on his right arm. He also had one of his ears pierced, though it is not known which one. These physical details paint a picture of the young man who disappeared, a person with a unique identity and a life that was abruptly put on hold. The lack of information surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance has made the search for answers even more challenging for his family and investigators. The official record of Hector's disappearance states that he was last known to be in Arizona, a vague detail that underscores the mysterious nature of his case. His family's inability to make contact with him since that day in October 2009 is a testament to the sudden and complete nature of his disappearance. The case of Hector Ismael Valenzuela is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families to grapple with the uncertainty and pain of not knowing what happened to their loved one. The investigation into his disappearance remains open, a quiet and persistent search for a young man who seemingly vanished without a trace.
Oct 27, 2009
unknown
Arizona
Maricopa County
No
91624
Phoenix Police Department
Phoenix
Arizona
Maricopa County
85004
Stuart Somershoe
Police Volunteer
2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona
6022626151
Local
Law Enforcement
202000001706425
2020-10-17
Phoenix Police Department
8490
Black
Brown
Brown
07/30/2026
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