Missing 15-year-old identified in Yuma County suspicious death case

Published June 3, 2026 3:28 PM MST

A missing Arizona teen whose death was deemed "suspicious," has been identified.

What we know:

On the morning of June 1, the Yuma County Sheriff's Office responded to a report of a dead female near South Adams Avenue and East Tera Lane

The victim went unidentified for two days. Officials could only describe her as a female short in stature with black curly hair, black-painted toenails, and braces. She was found wearing pink shorts and a blue shirt. 

On June 3, deputies identified her as a previously reported missing 15-year-old from San Luis, Arizona. 

What we don't know:

 The victim's name and cause of death were not released.

What you can do:

Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the sheriff's office at 928-78-4427. Anonymous tips can be made to 78-CRIME or www.yumacountysheriff.org.

What's next:

This remains an ongoing investigation. 

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The Source: Yuma County Sheriff's Office

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