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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 State Police
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 was the condition of Mendoza's vehicle when found in Fremont County, and what route would he have taken from Scipio to reach that location?

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timeline
Lead #2

Why was Mendoza's phone shut off immediately after leaving his family visit, and does this indicate a voluntary departure or an involuntary incident?

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location
Lead #3

What are the specific connections between Mendoza and the Casper, Douglas, and Wind River Reservation areas that investigators are exploring?

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 has not been seen or heard from since. His vehicle was discovered over 400 miles away in Fremont County, Wyoming in October 2019, suggesting possible foul play or a significant incident. Despite known ties to multiple locations in Wyoming and Utah, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unexplained and investigators continue seeking information about his whereabouts.

Case
#552
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI / Utah State Police

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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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clue
Lead #4

Were there any witnesses to Mendoza's departure from Scipio or sightings along the route to Wyoming?

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Official wording

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 over 400 miles away in Fremont County, Wyoming in October 2019.

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2019
Last Updated:June 15, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 12, 2019
Last Updated:June 15, 2026