Left: Jesse, circa 2001;
Right: Age-progression to age 23 (circa 2009)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 14, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 12, 1986 Age: 14 years old Height and Weight: 5'0 - 5'1, 125 - 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black/brown hair, brown eyes. Jesse's left ear is pierced in both the lobe and the upper cartilage. He has a small black mole in the corner of his right eye and a tattoo of the letter J between his thumb and index finger. His nickname is Lil' Droopy, and he may use the last name Alvarado. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown and black checked short-sleeved flannel shirt over a white t-shirt, navy blue pants, a Levi's jacket, a silver and diamond earring, a small gold hoop earring, a watch, a plain white baseball cap, and possibly a necklace with a crucifix pendant and a marijuana pendant.
Details of Disappearance
Jesse in the vicinity of 55th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona on September 14, 2001, when he left home to walk to a party. He didn't come home that night and has never been heard from again. Jesse's case remains unsolved and few details are available regarding his disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 14, 2010; distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Phoenix Police Department
602-262-6151
OR
602-261-8042
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Nation's Missing Children Organization
The Arizona Republic
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