The person at the center of this case
Ethan Benjamin Ristow
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Ethan Benjamin Ristow
Justice for Ethan Benjamin Ristow — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why was Ethan in the remote desert area near Beeline Highway at 8:00 PM, and what was his intended destination?
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vehicle
Lead #2What condition was the abandoned vehicle in, and were there any signs of struggle or distress?
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evidence
Lead #3What clothing or personal items were found in or near the vehicle?
Ethan Benjamin Ristow, a 37-year-old male, was last seen on August 21, 2021, around 8:00 PM in the desert area near East Shea Boulevard and Beeline Highway (State Route 87) on the border of Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community in Scottsdale, Arizona. His vehicle was discovered abandoned in the area, but Ethan has not been located. The Salt River Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances of his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Were there any witnesses in the desert area that evening who may have seen Ethan or his vehicle?
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timeline
Lead #5What was Ethan's activity and whereabouts in the hours leading up to his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP83686. Missing person: Ethan Benjamin Ristow.
Last known contact: 2021-08-21 in Scottsdale, Maricopa, AZ. Circumstances: On Saturday, August 21, 2021 around 2000 hours, Ethan Ristow was last reported seen in the desert area near East Shea Blvd.
and Beeline Highway (State Route 87) near the border of Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community and has not been seen since. Ethan's vehicle was located abandoned in the area.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Last seen wearing green and black pants, black boots, no shirt, and eyeglasses.. Investigating agency: Salt River Police Department | 2021-47226 | 2021-08-22.
Timeline of Events
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2021-08-21
20:00Last Seen in Desert Area
Ethan Ristow was last reported seen around 8:00 PM in the desert area near East Shea Boulevard and Beeline Highway near the border of Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
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2021-08-21
Vehicle Abandoned
Ethan's vehicle was located abandoned in the area where he was last seen.
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2021-08-22
Investigation Opened
Salt River Police Department opened case MP83686 on August 22, 2021.
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4803627740
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