The person at the center of this case
Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2003
JOSHUA KESHABA SIERRA GARCIA
Justice for Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1One kidnapper was arrested during the ransom money drop—what information did he provide about Garcia's location or the other perpetrators?
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witness
Lead #2What details did the relatives present during the kidnapping provide about the abductors' appearance, vehicle, or direction of travel?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any communications, demands, or clues from the ransom calls that suggested Garcia's whereabouts or condition?
On August 12, 2003, Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia, an American-born child, was kidnapped in Mexico City while in the custody of relatives preparing for his baptism. During the abduction, his 14-year-old babysitter was murdered, and the kidnappers made ransom demands. Despite a money drop that led to one kidnapper's arrest by Mexican authorities, Joshua has never been found.
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#1195
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Mexican Law Enforcement
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Has any credible information emerged in the 20+ years since the kidnapping about Garcia's fate or possible location?
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Source Narrative
August 12, 2003 Mexico City, Mexico On August 12, 2003, Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia, an American-born child, was kidnapped in Mexico City, Mexico. He was last seen around 11:00 a.m.
that morning. At the time of the kidnapping, Garcia was in the custody of relatives who had traveled to Mexico City to have Garcia baptized.
During the kidnapping, Garcia's 14-year-old babysitter was murdered. After a series of ransom calls, a money drop resulted in the arrest of one kidnapper by Mexican law enforcement authorities, but Garcia has not been located.
Remarks: Garcia was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, blue shorts, and sandals. He has pierced ears.
Timeline of Events
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2003-08-12
11:00Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia kidnapped
Joshua was kidnapped in Mexico City while in the custody of relatives who had traveled for his baptism. His 14-year-old babysitter was murdered during the incident.
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2003-08-12
Last seen wearing grey sweatshirt and blue shorts
Garcia was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, blue shorts, and sandals. He has pierced ears.
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2003-08-12
Ransom demands and money drop
After kidnapping, ransom calls were made. A money drop operation resulted in the arrest of one kidnapper by Mexican law enforcement, but Garcia was not recovered.
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2003 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2003 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:May 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case