Damien Loren Niedo Sr.

Niedo, circa 2022

  • Missing Since 03/25/2022
  • Missing From Teesto, Arizona
  • Classification Endangered Missing
  • Sex Male
  • Race Native American
  • Age 42 years old
  • Height and Weight 5'3 - 5'5, 120 - 135 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics Native American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Niedo is an enrolled member of the Navajo Nation. He has the following tattoos: the names "Graciella" and "Gabriella" on his chest, the letters "JED" across his abdomen flanked by a cross and another design, a design on his shoulder of praying hands, and a tattoo on his forearm. Photos of some of the tattoos are posted with this case summary. Niedo's nickname is Pockets.

Details of Disappearance

Nieto was last seen with friends at a residence in Teesto, Arizona on the evening of March 25, 2022. He disappeared with another Navajo man from Dilkon, Micheaux-Michael Begaii. There was a report of a shooting incident at the residence the following morning, and the case is still under investigation.

Three days before Niedo and Begaii disappeared, a Hopi woman, Keisha Kootswatewa, also disappeared from Teesto. Due to the timing, there is speculation that the cases may be related. All three remain unsolved.

Investigating Agency

  • Navajo Nation Police Department, Dilkon District 928-657-8075

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 15, 2024; casefile added.