The person at the center of this case
Rhea Ann Ochoa
Missing Person · Open
29 years waiting · since 1997
Missing Person: Rhea Ann Ochoa
Justice for Rhea Ann Ochoa — the trail went cold in 1997, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why was Rhea walking away from the residence, and where was she headed?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Rhea leave the residence that day, and what were the circumstances?
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clue
Lead #3Have there been any unconfirmed sightings or reports in the decades since her disappearance?
Rhea Ann Ochoa, a 28-year-old American Indian woman, disappeared on June 17, 1997, after being last seen walking away from a residence in tribal community housing in Scottsdale, Arizona. Nearly three decades later, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or communications since that date. The Salt River Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about Rhea's whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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NamUs case MP79874. Missing person: Rhea Ann Ochoa.
Last known contact: 1997-06-17 in Scottsdale, Maricopa, AZ. Circumstances: Rhea was ast seen walking away from a residence located within tribal community housing in Scottsdale, Arizona.
She has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 28 years, Female, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 4 ft 10 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Salt River Police Department | 2021-14086 | 2021-03-03.
Timeline of Events
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1997-06-17
Last Sighting
Rhea Ann Ochoa was last seen walking away from a residence located within tribal community housing in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has not been seen or heard from since.
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 1997
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 1997
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4803627740
You can remain anonymous