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Yareli Marlem Barajas was 12 years old when she was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on August 11, 2009. Authorities believe she was abducted by her aunt, Maria Barajas, and her uncle, Jonathan Javier Hernandez-Guerrero. At the time of her disappearance, Yareli was described as a Hispanic female, with brown hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding Yareli's disappearance suggest a familial abduction. Her aunt and uncle, who did not have legal custody of her, are the primary suspec ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 11, 2009
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Yareli

Marlem Barajas

12

12

5'0 - 5'5 inches

105 lbs

Hispanic

Female

Aug 11, 2009

Phoenix

Arizona

Phoenix

Phoenix Police Departmen

602-262-6151

01/24/2026