Ira Jack Josytewa, known to family as B.J., was 21 when he disappeared from Phoenix in late summer 2001. He was last seen leaving a friend’s home near the 3400 block of West Buckeye Road on August 28, 2001. At that time he was described as biracial Native American and Hispanic, with black hair, brown eyes, and scars on his left knee, left outer ribcage, and abdomen. He wore a gray t-shirt, dark blue Perry Ellis jeans, and white Nike sneakers with blue trim.

Ira was a father of two and worked at a local warehouse. He never made it home or returned to work to collect his final paycheck. His teal-green 1996 Nissan Altima was later found in an apartment complex parking lot near 38th Avenue and McDowell Road with the driver’s side door open and all of his personal belongings inside. The scene suggested he did not leave voluntarily. The Phoenix Police Department has investigated the disappearance, but the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Ira, saw his car that day, or has information about his movements around West Buckeye Road or 38th Avenue and McDowell Road, please come forward.