The person at the center of this case
Adrienne Celeste Salinas
Cold Case · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
ADRIENNE CELESTE SALINAS
Justice for Adrienne Celeste Salinas — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1What happened between 4:00 a.m. when Salinas left the party after her accident and 5:00 a.m. when she called the cab? Why did she change clothes and call a cab instead of seeking immediate help?
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vehicle
Lead #2The white 2002 Mercury Sable was recovered—what damage was found, and does it match a single-car accident or suggest other circumstances?
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location
Lead #3How did Salinas' remains end up in a desert wash basin in Apache Junction when she was last contacted near her Tempe residence?
On June 15, 2013, 19-year-old Adrienne Celeste Salinas left a birthday party in Tempe, Arizona in the early morning hours, was involved in a single-car accident, and then disappeared after calling a cab to pick her up at a nearby convenience store. Her remains were discovered on August 6, 2013, in a desert wash basin in Apache Junction, Arizona, following severe flooding in the area. The circumstances surrounding her death remain suspicious, and investigators seek information about what happened during those critical early morning hours.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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witness
Lead #4The cab driver and roommate who spoke with Salinas are key witnesses—what additional details do they remember about her condition and demeanor?
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evidence
Lead #5What did phone records and text message analysis reveal about her communications and location data during those critical early morning hours?
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Source Narrative
Suspicious Death Tempe, Arizona June 15, 2013 On June 14, 2013, Adrienne Celeste Salinas, a 19-year-old woman from Tempe, Arizona, attended a birthday party at her residence for a friend. In the early morning hours of June 15, 2013, Salinas left the party and then returned, speaking briefly with a roommate.
At about 4:00 a.m., Salinas was seen leaving the party again. A few minutes later, her vehicle was involved in a single-car accident a short distance from her residence.
Salinas returned to her apartment unseen, changed clothes, and called a cab. At around 5:00 a.m., Salinas sent a text message to her boyfriend stating she was going to his residence.
Salinas then spoke with the cab driver, confirming that he was en route to pick her up at a convenience store in close proximity to her residence. Shortly thereafter the cab driver arrived and was unable to locate Salinas or reach her by phone.
Subsequent attempts to contact Salinas' phone went directly to voice mail. Salinas was reported missing on June 16, 2013 (Father's Day), after she was unable to be located by family and friends.
On August 6, 2013, two weeks after a substantial storm and flooding of the area, Salinas' remains were located in a desert wash basin behind a residence in Apache Junction, Arizona. Remarks: Salinas drove a white, 2002 Mercury Sable (which has been recovered).
Timeline of Events
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2013-06-14
23:00Birthday Party Attendance
Adrienne Celeste Salinas attended a birthday party at her residence for a friend.
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2013-06-15
04:00Single-Car Accident
Salinas' white 2002 Mercury Sable was involved in a single-car accident a short distance from her residence.
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2013-06-15
05:00Text Message and Cab Confirmation
Salinas sent a text to her boyfriend stating she was going to his residence and confirmed with the cab driver that he was en route to pick her up at a nearby convenience store.
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2013-06-15
05:15Cab Driver Unable to Locate
The cab driver arrived at the convenience store but was unable to locate Salinas or reach her by phone. Subsequent calls went directly to voicemail.
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2013-08-06
Remains Located
Adrienne Salinas' remains were discovered in a desert wash basin behind a residence in Apache Junction, Arizona, two weeks after substantial storm and flooding.
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:June 14, 2013 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case