The person at the center of this case
Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia
Missing Person · Open
23 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?
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evidence
Lead #2What was the nature and content of the ransom calls, and did they contain clues about Garcia's whereabouts?
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witness
Lead #3The 14-year-old babysitter was murdered—what details did she or other witnesses provide before or during the kidnapping?
On August 12, 2003, Joshua Keshaba Sierra Garcia, an American-born child, 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 abduction, and ransom calls followed, resulting in one kidnapper's arrest but Garcia's location remains unknown after more than two decades. Despite a $20,000 reward, the case remains unsolved and Garcia's whereabouts are still being sought.
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#1195
FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) / Mexican 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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clue
Lead #4Garcia was last seen wearing a grey sweatshirt, blue shorts, and sandals with pierced ears—have these items or matching descriptions been reported?
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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
Child kidnapped in Mexico City while in custody of relatives for baptism ceremony. Babysitter, age 14, was murdered during the kidnapping.
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2003-08-12
Ransom calls received
Series of ransom calls made following the kidnapping, leading to a money drop operation.
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2003-08-12
Kidnapper arrested
One kidnapper arrested by Mexican law enforcement during money drop, but victim not located.
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2003 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:August 12, 2003 at 11:00 AM
Last Updated:September 10, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case