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Adrienne Celeste Salinas
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ADRIENNE CELESTE SALINAS
19-year-old Adrienne Celeste Salinas disappeared from Tempe, Arizona on June 15, 2013, after leaving a birthday party at her residence. She was involved in a single-car accident, changed clothes, called a cab, and texted her boyfriend that she was going to his house. The cab driver could not locate her. Her remains were discovered on August 6, 2013, in a desert wash basin in Apache Junction, Arizona, following flooding.
Tempe, Arizona
🏛️ Tempe Police Department / FBI Phoenix Field Office
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Case Summary
19-year-old Adrienne Celeste Salinas disappeared from Tempe, Arizona on June 15, 2013, after leaving a birthday party at her residence. She was involved in a single-car accident, changed clothes, called a cab, and texted her boyfriend that she was going to his house. The cab driver could not locate her. Her remains were discovered on August 6, 2013, in a desert wash basin in Apache Junction, Arizona, following flooding.
Timeline of Events
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2013-06-14
EveningBirthday Party
Adrienne attended a birthday party at her residence for a friend
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2013-06-15
04:00Single-Car Accident
Adrienne's vehicle was involved in a single-car accident a short distance from her residence
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2013-06-15
05:00Text Message to Boyfriend
Adrienne sent a text message to her boyfriend stating she was going to his residence
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2013-06-15
05:00Cab Driver Communication
Adrienne spoke with cab driver confirming pickup at convenience store near her residence; driver arrived but could not locate her
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2013-08-06
Remains Located
Adrienne's remains were discovered in a desert wash basin behind a residence in Apache Junction, Arizona, two weeks after substantial storm and flooding
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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vehicle
Lead #1White 2002 Mercury Sable (recovered)
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evidence
Lead #2Single-car accident shortly after leaving party suggests possible impairment or distress
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contact
Lead #3Cab driver unable to locate Adrienne despite confirmed pickup arrangement
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timeline
Lead #4Gap between 4:00 a.m. accident and 5:00 a.m. cab call - activities and whereabouts unclear
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clue
Lead #5Adrienne returned unseen to apartment and changed clothes after accident
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Case Information
Case Type:
Cold Case
Status:
Open
Case Number:468
Started:June 14, 2013 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:April 26, 2026
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