The person at the center of this case
Brandon Lee Sandoval
Missing Person · Open
9 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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Lead #1Why did Brandon leave at 4:30 a.m. and what was the purpose of his planned trip to Phoenix and Torreon?
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location
Lead #2Did Brandon reach Phoenix or Torreon, or did he disappear somewhere along the route between Coppermine and these destinations?
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witness
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing Brandon on the roads between Coppermine and Phoenix, or between Phoenix and Torreon on September 3, 2017?
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., telling his mother 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. The circumstances of his departure and current whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his movements or location is urged to contact authorities.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Tuba City District
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contact
Lead #4Why has there been no contact from Brandon in over eight years—does this suggest foul play or voluntary disappearance?
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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 leaving home
Brandon was last seen walking away from his parents' home in Coppermine, Arizona at 4:30 a.m. He told his mother he was going towards Phoenix, Arizona and then to Torreon, New Mexico.
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Case Information
Incident:September 3, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 3, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:June 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9282833111
You can remain anonymous