TX - Madeline Molina Pantoja, 21, murdered, Midland, 10 May 2023 * arrest*

[PommyMommy]

Midland police searching for missing woman last seen Wednesday​

• Madeline Molina Pantoja was last seen at 11:00 p.m. at 1711 West Francis Avenue.
• Midland Police did not provide any clothing description.
• Her vehicle and phone were found at her apartment.
• Anyone with information is encouraged to call MPD at 432-685-7108.

Midland Police Department

MISSING PERSON Midland Police needs help locating Madeline Molina Pantoja, 20 years old. She was last seen at 11:00p.m. on May 10th, 2023 at 1711 West Francis. There is no clothing description. Her...

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[JennieM]

1711 West Francis Avenue

1711 W Francis Ave · 1711 W Francis Ave, Midland, TX 79701

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[Knox]

Her Facebook page

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[SimplyCass]

What is at 1711 W Francis? It looks like one of those 'show houses' meant for prospective buyers to choose floor plans and see what the apartment looks like. On Google Maps it links to Apartments for Rent in Midland, TX | Palladium Museum Place - Home

I don't think anyone lives there. Does she live nearby? The Park Glen Apartments is the nearest place I can see, located at 2300 Camp Dr. It's the only place I can think of where her car would be at her apt but she could walk to 1711 W Francis and be last seen there.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"Thursday at 1:30 her neighbors heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend and after that we have not known anything about her." said Urias, who was translating for Roberto Pantoja.

Her phone, purse keys and dog were all left in her apartment, something that is very unlike her.

"She's been a very independent young lady, she gets her stuff paid she's very responsible." said Urias.

"He says absolutely not, they have not let us know anything." said Urias,

The family and others have searched for Madeline around the apartment complex and places in South Midland.

"We've gone to lands over there just empty lots looking, we've had people we don't know searching with their drones, they've sent us videos, pictures of the footage they took. We've had people offer horses to us so that we can search." said Urias.

Midland family desperately searching for missing 20-year-old

Madeline Pantoja has been missing since May 10. Her keys, phone, purse and dog were left in her apartment.

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[Marysmith]

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"Thursday at 1:30 her neighbors heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend and after that we have not known anything about her." said Urias, who was translating for Roberto Pantoja.

Her phone, purse keys and dog were all left in her apartment, something that is very unlike her.

"She's been a very independent young lady, she gets her stuff paid she's very responsible." said Urias.

"He says absolutely not, they have not let us know anything." said Urias,

The family and others have searched for Madeline around the apartment complex and places in South Midland.

"We've gone to lands over there just empty lots looking, we've had people we don't know searching with their drones, they've sent us videos, pictures of the footage they took. We've had people offer horses to us so that we can search." said Urias.

Midland family desperately searching for missing 20-year-old

Madeline Pantoja has been missing since May 10. Her keys, phone, purse and dog were left in her apartment.

www.cbs19.tv

Oh Boy, not good. I hope she is ok though and just needed a time out.

 

[JennieM]

Desperate search is launched for Texas woman, 21, who vanished a week ago without her phone or car after being heard 'arguing with ex-boyfriend'​

• Madelina Molina Pantoja has bee missing since May 10 in Midland, Texas
• Her phone, purse and dog were still in her apartment when her family went to the home

Pantoja's family are now trying to raise money to hire a private investigator.

On a page, her sister pleaded: 'The money will be used to hire a private investigator, and the remaining money will be added toward the cash reward for the person (who will be kept anonymous if they wish) who provides valuable information that leads us to finding Madeline.'

Pantoja has multiple distinctive tattoos, which her family hopes will lead to her being found.

She is described as being 5 feet, 4 inches, 130 pounds with brown eyes and black and brown hair.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 432 685 7108.

Desperate search is launched for Texas woman who vanished a week ago

Madeline Molina Pantoja was last seen on May 10 at her home. She was dropped off there at 11pm, but neighbors say they heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend at 1.30am.

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[Marysmith]

Desperate search is launched for Texas woman, 21, who vanished a week ago without her phone or car after being heard 'arguing with ex-boyfriend'​

• Madelina Molina Pantoja has bee missing since May 10 in Midland, Texas
• Her phone, purse and dog were still in her apartment when her family went to the home

Pantoja's family are now trying to raise money to hire a private investigator.

On a page, her sister pleaded: 'The money will be used to hire a private investigator, and the remaining money will be added toward the cash reward for the person (who will be kept anonymous if they wish) who provides valuable information that leads us to finding Madeline.'

Pantoja has multiple distinctive tattoos, which her family hopes will lead to her being found.

She is described as being 5 feet, 4 inches, 130 pounds with brown eyes and black and brown hair.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 432 685 7108.

Desperate search is launched for Texas woman who vanished a week ago

Madeline Molina Pantoja was last seen on May 10 at her home. She was dropped off there at 11pm, but neighbors say they heard her arguing with her ex-boyfriend at 1.30am.

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I hope they raise a lot of money. I can’t imagine what they are going through.

 

[Beth11311]

Another sad situation…we see this play out over and over…

 

[Ruby_PA]

Another sad situation…we see this play out over and over…

Yep, most of us already suspect how it will turn out because it has happened so many times before.
I am so tired of hearing about vibrant, beautiful, contributing members of society being violently taken out by insecure, rage filled, jealous, irresponsible, selfish leaches. IMO.
If this were happening to MEN, politicians would be screaming from the roof tops! IMO!

 

[JurassicParker]

So, I'm assuming the boyfriend has been questioned? Did he have a cell phone? Can they track everywhere he has been since she disappeared?

 

[Allynator]

I always get a little extra worried when the dog or animals are left at home along with the phone/purse.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

“I wish I could show her how much she’s loved and how much we want her back,” said Pantoja’s friend, Karen Ramos.

“We finally got into her apartment and her keys were in there, but the door was locked, and he (the boyfriend) was the only one who had a key,” Ramos said.

“People from those apartments have spoken more about things, they heard arguments, not just on her floor…but outside,” said Pantoja’s cousin, Myriam Benavides.

Woman argued with boyfriend before vanishing, family says; left phone, keys, dog behind

“We finally got into her apartment and her keys were in there, but the door was locked, and he (the boyfriend) was the only one who had a key,” Ramos said.

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*Another good for nothing boyfriend that’s good for nothing!

 

[NeverPersonal]

I pray they find the ex bf asap because that's likely how they'll find their beautiful girl. So sick of this never ending revolving door of horribly entitled, spoiled men who think women are their property. moo

 

[yarnball]

I know many of us suspect the ex-bf may be involved, but afaik he hasn't been officially named. Are there any other possible leads? For instance, do we know where Madeline works or other people she hangs out with?

I'm praying this beautiful girl is still alive.

 

[ellabella]

This case was the topic of Nancy Graces podcast today(maybe it’s her show too I am not sure, sorry!) I’m still listening but hopefully this brings eyes to her case.

Her friend who is on the show is incredible!

Note: I do not personally endorse Nancy Grace, just sharing because it is relevant.

 

[PommyMommy]

MAY 18, 2023

Man Arrested After Missing Texas Woman Madeline Molina Pantoja Found Dead

A 21-year-old Texas woman was last heard arguing with a man on May 10, and she was never seen again. Nine days after she was reported missing, her remains were found in a rural area.

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When Madeline’s loved ones realized she was missing, family and friends tried to get into her apartment. The door was locked, and her boyfriend was the only one with the key, according to her friend KR. They found her phone, keys, and purse were still in her apartment. Her vehicle was still parked at the apartment complex, too.

Midland police: Search for Madeline continues

"Detectives with the Midland Police Department have been working 24 hours a day using...

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"Detectives with the Midland Police Department have been working 24 hours a day using every tool and asset available to locate Madeline and discover the facts leading to her disappearance," MPD said in a press release. MPD reported they were alerted of Pantoja's disappearance in the early morning hours of May 12.

MISSING: Madeline Molina Pantoja from Midland

The family of the 21-year-old has so far raised $20,000 in reward money.

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The family of the 21-year-old has so far raised $20,000 in reward money.

MPD asked for public help in locating Pantoja in a Facebook post on Friday, since then the post has been shared over 5,000 times.

 

[SimplyCass]

I know many of us suspect the ex-bf may be involved, but afaik he hasn't been officially named. Are there any other possible leads? For instance, do we know where Madeline works or other people she hangs out with?

I'm praying this beautiful girl is still alive.

Difficult. I have not gleaned much off her FB, same with her Instagram.

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Something to note is that nearly all of the photos that she published/on social media are flipped horizontally. This is important because she has tattoos on her right arm, so in most photos they appear to be on her left, but it's flipped.

 

[imstilla.grandma]

"We're just praying that somebody does the right thing and lets us know where Madeline could possibly be," said Madeline's cousin Ruby Urias. "A tip that will lead us to where she's at and We don't lose faith, we don't lose hope."

Community members continue to search for missing Midland woman

Madeline Pantoja has been missing for more than a week and her family members are desperately looking to find her.

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[imstilla.grandma]

Chants of “justice for Madeline,” “we need answers” and “Madi is someone’s daughter” filled the downtown streets as the march went around the Midland Police Department headquarters and the Midland County Courthouse.

The late evening event also included young and older residents with signs that read “We are Madeline,” “Bring Madeline home safe,” “Where is Madeline” and “We are her voice.”

“Our guys have been working day and night since she was reported missing,” Midland Police Department Chief Seth Herman told the Reporter-Telegram on Thursday night via text. “Every asset is being directed towards finding her.”

The protest included a rally on the east side of the Midland Police Department. Speakers included Pantoja’s brother, Robert, who told the Reporter-Telegram afterward that Madeline’s disappearance impacted what we were supposed to be celebrations of Mother’s Day, their brother’s graduation and their mother’s birthday in the past eight days. Robert also said next week is Madeline’s 21stbirthday, “so it's only going to get harder. It's totally going to get harder.”

Couple hundred rally around MPD building for missing Madeline

More than 200 Midlanders marched, protested and rallied for the missing 20-year-old...

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*so very sad. A hard week coming for them soon.