Found Deceased AZ - Yessenia Norman, 18, Phoenix, 19 Jan 2026 *homicide investigation*

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Yessenia Norman, 18, was last seen on Jan. 19. She had been living at a transitional facility that is contracted with the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

Norman's mother tells FOX 10's Justin Lum that her daughter planned on meeting someone she met online before her disappearance.

"Loved ones say her social media platforms have gone quiet and her phone is off," Lum wrote in a Facebook post.

Before her disappearance, Norman was set to start classes at Glendale Community College.

What you can do:

Phoenix Police say Norman's case has been assigned to a detective. Anyone with information should call them at 602-262-6151.

Yessenia Norman: Police searching for missing Valley woman

Yessenia Norman, 18, was last seen on Jan. 19. She had been living at the facility that is contracted with the Arizona Department of Child Safety.

www.fox10phoenix.com

 

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She was reported missing in 2024 and posted on the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children Website. Likely different circumstances but sharing as her photo then shows her with lighter red hair which may be her natural hair coloring. She is also wearing glasses which appear to be a style that would be prescription as opposed to just non-prescription fashion glasses. Log into Facebook

This article from Fox 10 Local News (Phoenix) stated that the place she was living was a facility that is contracted with the Arizona Department of Child Safety. Arizona missing persons cases - 2026

 

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https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/it-doesnt-feel-real-mom-missing-teen-found-dead-says-she-was-ready-start-new-life

• Tolleson Police recovered the body of 18-year-old Yessenia Norman after she vanished on Jan. 19.
• Norman’s mother says the teen had plans to meet someone from the internet before her disappearance and was living in a transitional facility at the time.
• The cause of death is unknown.

After her body was discovered, Tolleson Police are investigating the case as a homicide.

 

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https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/it-doesnt-feel-real-mom-missing-teen-found-dead-says-she-was-ready-start-new-life

• Tolleson Police recovered the body of 18-year-old Yessenia Norman after she vanished on Jan. 19.
• Norman’s mother says the teen had plans to meet someone from the internet before her disappearance and was living in a transitional facility at the time.
• The cause of death is unknown.

After her body was discovered, Tolleson Police are investigating the case as a homicide.

Oh no I’m heartbroken, what horrible news! That article is absolutely devastating, I feel so bad for her mother. What an awful tragedy. It will always be beyond me how someone could do such a thing like that. I hope the killer is found and faces justice…