The person at the center of this case
Brandon Lee Sandoval
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Brandon Lee Sandoval
Justice for Brandon Lee Sandoval — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Did anyone see Brandon walking or traveling on the morning of September 3, 2017, or in the days following his departure?
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Lead #2Why did Brandon tell his mother he was going to Phoenix and Torreon? Did he have connections or plans in those locations?
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Lead #3What was Brandon's state of mind before leaving? Were there any recent events or circumstances that prompted his departure?
Brandon Lee Sandoval, a 32-year-old American Indian male, disappeared on September 3, 2017, after leaving his parents' home in Coppermine, Arizona at 4:30 a.m., stating he was heading to Phoenix and then Torreon, New Mexico. He has not been seen or heard from in over eight years despite active investigation by the Navajo Nation Police Department. Anyone with information about Brandon's whereabouts or movements after that morning is urged to contact authorities.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District
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clue
Lead #4Has there been any activity on Brandon's bank accounts, phone, or social media since September 3, 2017?
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NamUs case MP86172. Missing person: Brandon Lee Sandoval.
Last known contact: 2017-09-03 in Coppermine, Coconino, AZ. Circumstances: Brandon was last seen walking away from his parents' Coppermine, Arizona home at 4:30 a.m.
on September 3, 2017. He told his mother he was going towards Phoenix, Arizona and then to Torreon, New Mexico.
He has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 32 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 195 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black short sleeved shirt, blue jeans; Footwear: Work boots.
Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District | 04-17-027975 | 2017-11-11.
Timeline of Events
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2017-09-03
04:30Last Seen
Brandon left his parents' home in Coppermine, Arizona, stating he was going to Phoenix and then Torreon, New Mexico. He has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:September 3, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 3, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:June 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9282833111
You can remain anonymous