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Dana Steven Francisco Jr.
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Missing Person: Dana Steven Francisco Jr.
Justice for Dana Steven Francisco Jr. — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1What specific area of desert did Dana flee into, and has it been thoroughly searched?
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clue
Lead #2Why did the family wait over six weeks to report him missing if they assumed he left due to the incident?
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evidence
Lead #3Has anyone reported sightings of a man matching Dana's description wearing a black zipper hoodie and beige Dickie pants in the San Pedro Village area or surrounding desert?
Dana Steven Francisco Jr., a 40-year-old American Indian male, went missing on January 6, 2026, after fleeing into the desert near his mother's home in San Pedro Village, Arizona during a family disturbance. He was not located that night due to darkness and never returned, with his family reporting him missing over six weeks later on February 20, 2026. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he became lost in the desert, suffered an accident, or chose to leave the area—making continued search efforts and community information critical.
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person
Lead #4What was the nature of the disturbance that prompted the family to call law enforcement?
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NamUs case MP156029. Missing person: Dana Steven Francisco Jr..
Last known contact: 2026-01-06 in San Pedro Village, Pima, AZ. Circumstances: On 01/06/26, Dana was at his mother's residence in San Pedro Village when he caused disturbance requiring the family to call law enforcement.
Prior to law enforcement arrival, Dana fled into the surrounding desert and was not located due to darkness. Dana never returned to his mother's residence and family assumed he left due to the incident.
Family reported Dana to law enforcement on 02/20/2026 as missing. Demographics: 40 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 240 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing black zipper hoodie, beige Dickie pants, two shirts gray and black, black/white Nike shoes size 11.5..
Investigating agency: Tohono O’odham Nation Police Department | 260220052 | 2026-02-20.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-06
Dana flees into desert
Dana caused a disturbance at his mother's residence in San Pedro Village requiring law enforcement. Prior to police arrival, he fled into the surrounding desert and was not located due to darkness.
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2026-02-20
Reported missing to law enforcement
Family reported Dana missing to the Tohono O'odham Nation Police Department, over six weeks after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2026
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 6, 2026
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5203833275
You can remain anonymous