Mesa's Missing Persons

NAME:  Hector Lorenzo Martinez

MISSING:  August 12, 2008

MISSING FROM:  500 block W University in Mesa

AGE:  32   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Male

RACE:  American Indian

HEIGHT:  5' 7"

WEIGHT:  250 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Black

EYE COLOR:  Brown 

Last seen wearing a gray t-shirt and blue jeans.

On August 12, 2008 at 6:00 am, Hector was last seen leaving his brother's home and getting on the redline bus in Mesa for an unknown destination. According to family, Hector has never done this before or has left without contacting them. Hector does have a girlfriend with whom he has a volatile relationship with. The evening prior to his disappearance, she allegedly ran over his foot. 

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

NAME:  Jennifer Marie Peters

MISSING:  June 6, 2007

MISSING FROM:  Country Club/McKellips area

AGE:  23   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Female

RACE:  Native American/White (light complexion)

HEIGHT:  5' 7"

WEIGHT:  220 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Brown, highlighted

EYE COLOR:  Brown 

Jennifer was last seen wearing a pink scoop-neck T-shirt, navy blue sweat pants and flip-flops. She wears glasses.

Jennifer left her residence in the early morning hours on June 6, 2007 and has not been seen or heard from since. Jennifer is Schizophrenic and has a history of attempted suicide. She is on medication, but has not been taking it. She has nothing with her, may try to harm herself and is not known to seek medical help.

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

NAME:  Ramona Felix

MISSING:  March 8, 2003

MISSING FROM:  500 block S Olive in Mesa

AGE:  21   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Female

RACE:  Hispanic

HEIGHT:  5' 0"

WEIGHT:  120 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Brown

EYE COLOR:  Brown

Ramona was last seen wearing a black shirt, blue jeans and black shoes.

On March 8, 2003 at 9:00 pm, Ramona Felix was reported missing by her Aunt, Sarai Barreras Dominguez, after failing to return home after visiting friends. Ramona was a habitual runaway, but would always return home within a few days.

As of September 9, 2008, there has been no contact with Ramona. She has not made any contact with family or friends. Ramona may have gone to Mexico looking for her mother.

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

NAME:  Paul Sanders

MISSING:  August 14, 2001

AGE:  17   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Male

RACE:  White

HEIGHT:  5' 8"

WEIGHT:  150 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Dark Brown

EYE COLOR:  Hazel

TATTOOS:  "Hernandez" on back across shoulders

Paul ran away from home on August 14, 2001. He was seen in Globe, Arizona. 

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

Mesa Police report number 20012260560.

NAME:  Mikelle Biggs

MISSING:  January 2, 1999

AGE:  11   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Female

RACE:  White

HEIGHT:  4' 8"

WEIGHT:  65 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Brown

EYE COLOR:  Hazel 

Mikelle was last seen on her bicycle at approximately 6:00 p.m. on January 2, 1999. Her bicycle was found. She was last seen wearing a red shirt with a white stripe across the chest and blue jeans with designs on the sides.

Top photo is Mikelle at the age she went missing.  Bottom photo is age-progressed to show what Mikelle may have looked like at age 14.

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

NAME:  Rene Layja

MISSING:  April 23, 1994

AGE:  39   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Male

HEIGHT:  6' 3"

WEIGHT:  240 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Black

EYE COLOR:  Brown

MEDICAL: Mentally challenged

Rene Layja walked away from his mother's home in Mesa, Arizona on April 22, 1994. He was treated at the Maricopa County Hospital and released on April 23, 1994. Upon his release he was given a bus ticket to Nogales. Rene has not been seen since he was provided with the bus ticket. It is unknown if he used it or if he arrived at an unknown destination. His family is heartbroken and still searching for their loved one. Series of photos shows possible age progression.

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

Mesa Police report number 94-1120564

NAME:  James Matthew Zinza

MISSING:  February  28, 1992

AGE:  47   (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Male

RACE:  White

HEIGHT:  5' 11"

WEIGHT:  200 lbs.

HAIR COLOR:  Blond

EYE COLOR:  Blue

Missing from Mesa, Arizona. On December 2, 2008, James "Jimmy" Zinza was reported as missing by his brother, John. James has not been seen or heard from since February 1992. All leads in the search for James have met with negative results thus far. 

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

High School photo

Age progressed

NAME:  Raymond E. Shore

MISSING:  November 1, 1987

AGE:  58  (at time of disappearance)

SEX:  Male

RACE:  White

HEIGHT:  5' 11"

WEIGHT:  165 lbs. 

Raymond was last seen on November 1, 1987. He told family members that he was driving to Northern Arizona. He was last seen driving a 1976 yellow Datsun with Arizona license plate ASA524. 

Anyone with information about this person's whereabouts is asked to please call the Mesa Police Department at 480-644-2211 or your local law enforcement agency.

Mesa Police report number 87-98270