The person at the center of this case
Jesse Gabriel Florez
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: Jesse Gabriel Florez
Justice for Jesse Gabriel Florez — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who attended the party Jesse was heading to on September 14, 2001, and did anyone see him arrive or encounter him that evening?
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vehicle
Lead #2Did Jesse have access to a vehicle, or was he walking or relying on transportation from someone else to reach the party?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone reported contact with Jesse after September 14, 2001, or received communications suggesting he was alive after his disappearance?
Jesse Gabriel Florez, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on September 14, 2001, after leaving his Phoenix home to attend a party and has not been seen or heard from since. Despite the passage of over two decades, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily, encountered foul play, or met with an accident. Anyone with information about Jesse's whereabouts or what happened that night is urged to contact the Phoenix Police Department, as even small details could help resolve this long-standing case.
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clue
Lead #4The distinctive tattoo of a 'J' on his hand between thumb and index finger, ear piercings, and black mole near his right eye are identifying features—have these been reported in any sightings?
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NamUs case MP2276. Missing person: Jesse Gabriel Florez.
Last known contact: 2001-09-14 in Phoenix, Maricopa, AZ. Circumstances: Jesse was last seen leaving his home on September 14, 2001 en route to a party.
Jesse has not been seen or heard from since that time. He has a piercing in the lower lobe of his left ear and a piercing in the cartilage of his upper left ear.
Jesse has "J" tattooed on his hand between his thumb and index finger. He has a black mole in the corner of his right eye.
Jesse was last seen wearing a brown and black checkered flannel short sleeve shirt, a white t-shirt, and navy blue pants. His nickname is Lil' Droopy.
Demographics: 14 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 4 ft 11 in, 120 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Plain white ball cap; Clothing: brown and black checkered flannel short sleeve shirt over a white t-shirt and navy blue pants, Levi jacket; Jewelry: Silver diamond earring in left ear, a small gold hoop earring in left ear, a watch, and possibly a necklace witha amarijuana pendant and a crucifix pendant. Investigating agency: Phoenix Police Department | 2001-11728798.
Timeline of Events
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2001-09-14
Last Seen Leaving Home
Jesse was last seen leaving his home on September 14, 2001, en route to a party. He was wearing a brown and black checkered flannel short sleeve shirt over a white t-shirt, navy blue pants, and a Levi jacket, along with a plain white ball cap.
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Case Information
Incident:September 14, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 14, 2001
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6022626151
You can remain anonymous