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Denise Rochelle Maciel-Gontarek
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Missing Person: Denise Rochelle Maciel-Gontarek
Justice for Denise Rochelle Maciel-Gontarek — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Denise leave her phone and ID card behind? What does this indicate about the nature of her disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Denise leave the home or in the area after 9 pm on July 25th?
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clue
Lead #3She was wearing only a black and white bathing suit when last seen—what was her intended destination?
Denise Rochelle Maciel-Gontarek, a 40-year-old woman, disappeared from her family home in Royal, Arkansas on July 25, 2026, sometime after 9 pm, leaving behind her phone and ID card. Her family discovered her missing the following morning with no explanation for her departure or whereabouts. The Garland County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding her disappearance and seeks information from anyone who may have seen her or knows what happened.
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NamUs case MP161628. Missing person: Denise Rochelle Maciel-Gontarek.
Last known contact: 2026-07-25 in Royal, Garland, AR. Circumstances: Family last saw Denise Maciel-Gontarek at their home in Royal, Arkansas, between 8 and 9 pm on July 25th.
The next morning, she was not there and had left her phone and ID card. Demographics: 40 years, Female, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black and White Bathing Suit.
Investigating agency: Garland County Sheriff's Office | 26-1669 | 2026-08-10.
Timeline of Events
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2026-07-25
20:30Last Known Contact
Family last saw Denise at their home in Royal, Arkansas between 8 and 9 pm
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2026-07-26
Discovered Missing
Denise was not at home the next morning; she had left her phone and ID card behind
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5016223660
You can remain anonymous