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Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr.

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Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr.

Case
#552
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI / Utah Law Enforcement
Violent Crime · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019

JOSE ALFREDO MENDOZA, SR. - SCIPIO, UTAH

Justice for Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr. — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

What circumstances led to Mendoza's vehicle being abandoned over 400 miles away in Wyoming?

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timeline
Lead #2

What happened during the months between May and October 2019 when the vehicle was discovered?

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location
Lead #3

Why does Mendoza have ties to multiple Wyoming locations (Casper, Douglas, Wind River Reservation) and what connections exist there?

Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr. disappeared on May 12, 2019, after visiting family in Scipio, Utah; his phone was shut off shortly after he left and he was never contacted again. In October 2019, his vehicle was discovered over 400 miles away in Fremont County, Wyoming, raising questions about his whereabouts and what happened during those months. Despite known ties to Wyoming locations including Casper, Douglas, and the Wind River Reservation, Mendoza's fate remains unknown and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance.

Case
#552
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI / Utah Law Enforcement

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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 #4

Did anyone see Mendoza or his vehicle during the journey from Utah to Wyoming?

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clue
Lead #5

What evidence was found in or around the vehicle that might explain his disappearance?

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Source Narrative

May 12, 2019 Scipio, Utah Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr., was last seen visiting family in Scipio, Utah, on May 12, 2019. Shortly after departing, Mendoza’s phone was shut off and he was never seen or heard from again.

In October 2019, Mendoza’s vehicle was located over 400 miles away in Fremont County, Wyoming. Mendoza has ties to Casper, Douglas, and the Wind River Reservation in Wyoming and Scipio, Utah.

Timeline of Events

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2019-05-12

Last Seen in Scipio

Jose Alfredo Mendoza, Sr. was last seen visiting family in Scipio, Utah on May 12, 2019.

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2019-05-12

Phone Shut Off

Shortly after departing Scipio, Mendoza's phone was shut off and he was never heard from again.

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2019-10-01

Vehicle Located

Mendoza's vehicle was discovered in Fremont County, Wyoming, over 400 miles away from Scipio.

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2019
Last Updated:October 30, 2026