Arizona Missing Persons - Northern Region Cases

Case #1: Donnie Reyes

NAME: Donnie Reyes
AGE: 14
LAST SEEN: July 17, 1997 - Camp Geronimo, Site 12, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Brown hair, green eyes, approx. 5'4", 110 lbs. Green scout shirt and hiking boots.

Donnie disappeared from his tent during a summer camp session and was never found. Only a piece of fabric believed to be from his shirt was recovered.
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Case #2: Sarah Whitmore

NAME: Sarah Whitmore
AGE: 26
LAST SEEN: October 14, 1993 - Tonto National Forest, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Blonde hair, blue eyes, 5'7", 130 lbs. Wearing a red hiking jacket.

Sarah was last seen beginning a solo hike from the Barnhardt Trailhead. Her car was found locked at the trail entrance. No sign of her or her gear was recovered.
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Case #3: Elias Redding

NAME: Elias Redding
AGE: 9
LAST SEEN: March 4, 1986 - Winslow, AZ (Little Painted Desert County Park)
DESCRIPTION: Brown hair, brown eyes, 4'3", 85 lbs. Last seen in a navy sweatshirt and jeans.

Elias vanished while playing with cousins near a remote overlook. Witnesses say he was there one moment, and gone the next.
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Case #4: Mark Sheffield

NAME: Mark Sheffield
AGE: 32
LAST SEEN: May 21, 1990 - Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Dark brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'11", 180 lbs. Backpacker clothing and gear.

A survival enthusiast and experienced outdoorsman, Mark was on a solo trip. His last radio message was, "All quiet, just me and the woods tonight." He was never heard from again.
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Case #5: Bethany Cruz

NAME: Bethany Cruz
AGE: 17
LAST SEEN: June 11, 2002 - Payson, AZ (Beaver Creek Picnic Area)
DESCRIPTION: Black hair, brown eyes, 5'6", 120 lbs. White tank top and denim shorts.

Bethany went missing during a family picnic. Witnesses saw her walking toward the creek alone. Despite extensive searches, no trace was ever found.
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Case #6: Cynthia Morrow

NAME: Cynthia Morrow
AGE: 32
LAST SEEN: February 6, 2002 - Route 87 near Payson, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Beige 1999 Toyota Camry found idling with door ajar, purse inside, no sign of Cynthia.

Cynthia, an elementary school teacher, vanished during her morning commute. Her vehicle was found running by the roadside, but she was never located despite extensive searches.
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Case #7: Marvin Dale

NAME: Marvin Dale
AGE: 32
LAST SEEN: February 2004 - Route 60 near Wenden, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Truck driver; rig found abandoned with engine off, doors locked, keys in ignition.

Marvin disappeared during a winter delivery run. His truck was found parked but he was nowhere to be found. Despite extensive searches, no trace has been uncovered.
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Case #8: Rosa Holloway

NAME: Rosa Holloway
AGE: 19
LAST SEEN: June 1985 - Flagstaff, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Student, last seen leaving her apartment; belongings left behind.

Rosa vanished from her apartment with no signs of struggle. Witnesses reported seeing a woman matching her description near the train depot hours later. Theories range from abduction to voluntary disappearance.
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Case #9: Thomas Ellerby

NAME: Thomas Ellerby
AGE: 58
LAST SEEN: October 1993 - Strawberry, AZ
DESCRIPTION: Retired geologist, disappeared near his cabin in a remote canyon.

Thomas vanished while exploring a dry riverbed near his cabin. A single boot print was found but no other clues. Locals report eerie echoes near the site, fueling mystery around his disappearance.
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Have Information?

If you know anything about these disappearances, please contact the Gila County Sheriff's Office at (928) 555-0147 or send tips by mail to:
Arizona Missing Persons Archive
PO Box 1453
Payson, AZ 85541