The person at the center of this case
Ethan Benjamin Ristow
Missing Person · Open
4 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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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of Ethan's abandoned vehicle and were there any signs of struggle or distress inside?
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location
Lead #2Why was Ethan in the remote desert area near Beeline Highway at 8:00 PM, and was this a regular location for him?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Ethan or his vehicle in the area that evening, or notice any unusual activity near East Shea Boulevard and State Route 87?
Ethan Benjamin Ristow, a 37-year-old white male, went missing 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 Arizona. His vehicle was found abandoned at the scene, but Ethan has not been located. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information from anyone who may have seen him or his vehicle in that area.
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clue
Lead #4Ethan was last seen shirtless in black boots and green/black pants—were there any reports of someone matching this description in the area after 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 in the desert area near East Shea Boulevard and Beeline Highway (State Route 87) near the border of Fountain Hills and the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community.
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2021-08-21
20:00Vehicle Abandoned
Ethan's vehicle was located abandoned in the area near his last known location.
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2021-08-22
Investigation Initiated
Salt River Police Department opened case 2021-47226 following the report of Ethan's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 21, 2021 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:June 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4803627740
You can remain anonymous