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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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timeline
Lead #2Why did the family wait 45 days before reporting him missing, and what circumstances led them to believe he had voluntarily left?
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clue
Lead #3Has Dana been spotted or made any contact with family or others since January 6, 2026?
Dana Steven Francisco Jr., a 40-year-old man, 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 immediately located due to darkness, and his family did not report him missing until February 20, 2026, assuming he had voluntarily left. The Tohono O'odham Nation Police Department is investigating, and questions remain about his whereabouts and circumstances in the weeks following his disappearance.
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Lead #4Were his clothing items or any personal belongings found in the desert area?
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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 Steven Francisco Jr. caused a disturbance at his mother's residence in San Pedro Village, requiring law enforcement to be called. Prior to their arrival, he fled into the surrounding desert and was not located due to darkness.
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2026-02-20
Missing person report filed
Family reported Dana as missing to law enforcement, 45 days 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
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