Missing Since: 1999-01-05 Location: Tahlequah, Oklahoma
Yanez was last seen at the residence he shared with his mother in the 500 block of May Avenue Tahlequah, Oklahoma on January 5, 1999. His mother returned home after her work shift and discovered that the lights and television were on, there were some cans of beer in the sink, but Yanez was not inside the residence. He has never been heard from again. Yanez left his coat, cigarettes and other personal belongings behind at the house. Several of his relatives told authorities that he mentioned a friend planned to give him a ride from his home on the day of his disappearance. Investigators considered Yanez’s disappearance to be suspicious, as it is uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning, and his family doesn’t believe he would have abandoned his six-year-old son. He was involved with drugs at the time of his disappearance, but his mother stated if he had been in debt, she would have helped him pay it off. His case remains unsolved. Investigating Agency Tahlequah Police Department 918-456-8801 Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation 800-522-8017 Source Information NamUs Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation The Muskogee Phoenix KJRH 2 Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated August 16, 2024; two pictures added, details of disappearance updated.