Veronica Rodriguez Mondragon, 28, was last seen in Phoenix on June 22, 2022 and stopped regular contact with her family around June 27. Her family reported her missing on July 15, 2022. They describe her as respectful and caring; she was known to spend time near Interstate 17 and Indian School Road.

The Phoenix Police Department’s inquiry began as a missing person case but was later reclassified as a homicide after multiple witnesses gave consistent accounts that led detectives to believe Veronica suffered a violent attack and that her body was moved to an unknown location. Investigators have identified a person of interest, a Hispanic male known by the street name Soldier, who was reported to have been in the area where she was last seen and whom detectives want to question.

Veronica’s family has asked the public for help as the investigation remains open and active. If anyone has information about Veronica, her movements in late June 2022, or the person known as Soldier, please come forward.