Ariel Benisrael Holley, 34 and from Sylmar, California, was last seen in early 2022. Reports list his last known contact as February 20, March (no day given), or May 1, 2022; his disappearance was not reported to police until about two months later. Cellphone data placed Holley in the Lake Hughes area of the Antelope Valley around the time he vanished, which prompted the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Homicide Bureau to become involved and a search of the area by sheriff’s personnel and canine teams in June 2023.

Investigators believe Holley may have been with another individual when he disappeared, but no suspects have been publicly identified. He is described as a Black male, about 5 feet 9 inches, 170 to 200 pounds, with black hair usually worn in a long ponytail and a full beard; he was last seen wearing dark clothing. His mother and family have urged the public for information; authorities continue to request tips or anonymous leads through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Ariel’s movements or who he might have been with in early 2022, can you share what you know?