The person at the center of this case
Derrick James Tenorio
Missing Person · Open
14 years waiting · since 2011
Missing Person: Derrick James Tenorio
Justice for Derrick James Tenorio — the trail went cold in 2011, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Derrick never reach Steamboat Hill, and what obstacles or dangers might exist on the walking route?
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person
Lead #2Has the girlfriend he was visiting been fully interviewed about their planned meeting and any prior arrangements?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any search efforts conducted in the immediate area, and what physical evidence was collected?
Derrick James Tenorio, a 21-year-old American Indian male, disappeared on August 5, 2011, while walking toward Steamboat Hill in Steamboat, Arizona to visit his girlfriend—he never arrived and has not been heard from since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence of his whereabouts in the 15 years that have followed. His case remains open with the Navajo Nation Police Department, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District
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witness
Lead #4Were there any other people in the Steamboat Standing Rock area that night who might have seen him?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP38888. Missing person: Derrick James Tenorio.
Last known contact: 2011-08-05 in Steamboat, Apache, AZ. Circumstances: Derrick was last seen in the Steamboat Standing Rock area of Steamboat, Arizona between 11:00 p.m.
and 12:00 a.m. on August 5, 2011.
He was walking towards Steamboat Hill to visit his girlfriend, but never arrived. He has never been heard from again.
Demographics: 21 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Red long sleeve T shirt, black "Dickies" type pants; Footwear: Tan steel toed work type boots. Investigating agency: Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District | 01-11-020076 | 2011-08-11.
Timeline of Events
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2011-08-05
23:00Last Seen
Derrick was last seen in the Steamboat Standing Rock area walking towards Steamboat Hill to visit his girlfriend between 11:00 p.m. and 12:00 a.m.
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2011-08-11
Case Reported
Case officially reported to Navajo Nation Police Department - Window Rock District (Case #01-11-020076)
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 5, 2011 at 11:00 PM
Last Updated:May 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9288716983
You can remain anonymous