
The person at the center of this case
Jesse Simon Morales
Justice for Jesse Simon Morales — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Non-custodial mother believed to be involved in the abduction—what was her motive and destination?
Did they travel to Mexico as suspected? Are there any confirmed sightings or leads from the border?
Were there any witnesses to the abduction or subsequent travel that could provide information?
Jesse Simon Morales, a 24-year-old male, was reported missing on May 14, 2002, from Palm Beach County, Florida. Law enforcement believes he was abducted by his non-custodial mother, and they may have traveled to Mexico. The case remains unsolved, and any information about their whereabouts or the circumstances of his disappearance could help bring closure to this long-standing missing person case.
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Has there been any contact or communication from either the victim or the mother since May 2002?
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Official wording
NamUs case MP20116. Missing person: Jesse Simon Morales.
Last known contact: 2002-05-14 in Palm Beach County, Palm Beach, FL. Circumstances: Per law enforcement, the child was abducted by his non-custodial mother.
They may have traveled to Mexico. Demographics: 24 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 2 ft 0 in, 50 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office | 02-132571 | 2002-09-10.
Last known contact on May 14, 2002, in Palm Beach County, Florida. Believed to have been abducted by non-custodial mother.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.