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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witness
Lead #1Who saw Rhea walking away from the residence, and what direction was she heading?
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location
Lead #2What specific tribal community housing area in Scottsdale was the residence located in, and were there other residents or witnesses nearby?
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clue
Lead #3Why was Rhea walking away from the residence, and where was she intending to go?
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, her whereabouts remain completely unknown, and no confirmed sightings or evidence of her fate has emerged. The case remains open with the Salt River Police Department, and anyone with information about Rhea's disappearance is urged to come forward.
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evidence
Lead #4Have any personal belongings, clothing, or remains been recovered in the Scottsdale area since her disappearance?
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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 Seen
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:October 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 17, 1997
Last Updated:October 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4803627740
You can remain anonymous