The person at the center of this case
Phillip Jean Wilson
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022
Missing Person: Phillip Jean Wilson
Justice for Phillip Jean Wilson — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Phillip not log a specific destination at the trailhead, and what route was he planning to take?
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location
Lead #2Which trails from First Water Trailhead were most likely given the time of day and his gear?
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clue
Lead #3Has a thorough search of the surrounding Tonto National Forest been completed, and were any personal items or signs of distress found?
Phillip Jean Wilson, a 53-year-old man, went hiking at First Water Trailhead in Tonto National Forest on September 26, 2022, and never returned; his borrowed truck was found at the trailhead but Phillip has not been located. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he became lost, injured, or encountered another emergency during his hike. Anyone with information about Phillip's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone else at the trailhead that morning see Phillip or notice anything unusual about his departure?
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NamUs case MP122123. Missing person: Phillip Jean Wilson.
Last known contact: 2022-09-26 in Apache Junction, Maricopa, AZ. Circumstances: On Monday, 9/26/22 Phillip borrowed a friend's truck to go hiking.
At 9:30am, he entered logbook at First Water Trailhead within Tonto National Forest with an unknown destination. There was no indication that Phillip returned from his hike.
The truck he was driving was found at this same location. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 230 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light blue shirt, khaki shorts, canvas type hiking boots that were greenish in color and had a backpack with him.
Investigating agency: Maricopa County Sheriff's Office | IR22025163 | 2022-09-26.
Timeline of Events
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2022-09-26
09:30Last known activity
Phillip entered logbook at First Water Trailhead at 9:30am with an unknown hiking destination; truck was found at this location with no indication he returned
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Case Information
Incident:September 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Last Updated:August 25, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 26, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Last Updated:August 25, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6028761000
You can remain anonymous