AZ AZ - Jarrett Brooks, 16, last seen near I-40, Joseph City area, 4 Jul 2023

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[AZDesertGal]

When this first happened, the flyers were all over. They seem to have disappeared, and it's been quite a few months since a missing person flyer on Jarrett was up at the Snowflake, AZ post office. I'm guessing that Joseph City and the surrounding communities are the places such flyers would be needed the most, to remind people to keep looking. A young man is missing, it's too early to let his case fade.

 

[Chimera]

When this first happened, the flyers were all over. They seem to have disappeared, and it's been quite a few months since a missing person flyer on Jarrett was up at the Snowflake, AZ post office. I'm guessing that Joseph City and the surrounding communities are the places such flyers would be needed the most, to remind people to keep looking. A young man is missing, it's too early to let his case fade.

Thank you for bumping this case.
I admit I'm on the fence as to what actually occurred.
Self-harm or ran into the wrong person ?
Imo.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Newspaper editor indicted for obstructing investigation of missing Joseph City boy

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

www.nhonews.com

May 9, 2025

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

Molly Kathryn Ottman, 50, was charged by a Navajo County grand jury May 6 with two felonies – obstructing a criminal investigation, and fraudulent schemes and artifices. Ottman is scheduled to appear at the Navajo County Superior Court on June 2.

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See linked article for full details.

 

[Knox]

Newspaper editor indicted for obstructing investigation of missing Joseph City boy

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

www.nhonews.com

May 9, 2025

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

Molly Kathryn Ottman, 50, was charged by a Navajo County grand jury May 6 with two felonies – obstructing a criminal investigation, and fraudulent schemes and artifices. Ottman is scheduled to appear at the Navajo County Superior Court on June 2.

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See linked article for full details.

This situation reminds me of a certain woman who involved herself in the Hailey Dunn case and attempted to become involved in the Abbey & Libby murder case- birds of a feather.

Hope the hammer drops and her reputation always precedes her wherever she goes.

 

[Linear13]

What is wrong with people? Did this woman think that a Reddit post couldn’t be traced back to her? This only slows things down even more.

Ever since JB disappeared the whole story has smelled to me. This is all MOO. I do find it telling (in the attached article) that the private investigator has stated that he is no longer working on the case because it is no longer a missing persons case but a criminal matter.

Newspaper editor indicted for obstructing investigation of missing Joseph City boy

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

www.nhonews.com

 

[elframo]

Wow! Just read the Daily Mail article ...this case is crazy

 

[mlhenn]

Jarrett Thomas Brooks – The Charley Project

Last updated May 13, 2025; casefile added.

 

[TwinkieDefense]

May 30, 2025 article

Show Low journalist accused of faking social media posts about missing teen, officials say

The editor of an online news outlet in eastern Arizona is charged with felony counts of fraud and obstructing an investigation.

www.azcentral.com

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The Navajo County Attorney's Office said Molly Ottman, 50, of Show Low, made several Reddit posts posing as Brooks' father, Brian. The posts made months after the teenager's disappearance implied the man had molested his son.

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[dotr]

Last Known Picture Of Missing Joseph City Juvenile, Jarrett Brooks, Released. | MOUNTAIN DAILY STAR

The last known picture of missing Joseph City juvenile, Jarrett Brooks was captured by the Brooks live CCTV camera system has been released.

mountaindailystar.com

Picture of Jarrett Brooks taken from the live CCTV video feed. Jarrett has what appears to be a pistol in his waste band that he took from the family safe. Also, this is the last known video of Jarrett Brooks that was captured in a picture.

 

[Chimera]

What is wrong with people? Did this woman think that a Reddit post couldn’t be traced back to her? This only slows things down even more.

Ever since JB disappeared the whole story has smelled to me. This is all MOO. I do find it telling (in the attached article) that the private investigator has stated that he is no longer working on the case because it is no longer a missing persons case but a criminal matter.

Newspaper editor indicted for obstructing investigation of missing Joseph City boy

A Show Low newspaper editor has been accused of interfering with the investigation of Jarrett Brooks, who has been missing from Joseph City since July 4, 2023.

www.nhonews.com

Bbm.
I would like to know a little more about that.
Omo.

 

[dotr]

Aug 12, 2024 #missingperson #JarrettBrooks #missingteen
Jarrett Brooks, 17, left his home July 4, 2023, with a handgun from his family's gun safe and hasn't been seen since. There have been multiple possible sightings, which give his parents hope, and they believe he is still somewhere alive.

 

[Angelcat13]

Aug 12, 2024 #missingperson #JarrettBrooks #missingteen
Jarrett Brooks, 17, left his home July 4, 2023, with a handgun from his family's gun safe and hasn't been seen since. There have been multiple possible sightings, which give his parents hope, and they believe he is still somewhere alive.

I hope so. Hoping it’s real and not just them clinging to hope - which is 100%+ understandable.

 

[Knox]

Sheriff releases photo of what missing Arizona teen may look like now

Jarrett Brooks was last seen on July 4, 2023 and the sheriff's office is continuing to search for him.

www.12news.com