Jose D. Jesus Chavez was 19 and living in Tucson when he and his roommate and relative, Gilberto Gonzalez, were last seen on January 20, 1996. They worked together at a local clothing store and were due to open the shop the next morning but never arrived.

A welfare check at their Irvington Road apartment found the front door unlocked and the place appearing as if they had just stepped out. Their employer’s vehicle was parked nearby and their personal belongings, including keys, were left behind. Jose was described as wearing a gold chain, a watch, and a distinctive Phoenix-area high school class ring with a large green stone; both his ears were pierced.

Authorities treated the simultaneous disappearance of both men as suspicious because there was no sign of a struggle and no communication or leads. The investigation remains open. If anyone knew Jose or Gilberto, or saw them on or after January 20, 1996, please share information with investigators.