Laverda Sorrell
Sorrell, circa 2002
- Missing Since 07/04/2002
- Missing From Fort Defiance, Arizona
- Classification Endangered Missing
- Sex Female
- Race Native American
- Date of Birth 11/26/1957 (68)
- Age 44 years old
- Height and Weight 5'1, 110 pounds
- Distinguishing Characteristics Native American female. Black hair, brown eyes. Sorrell wears eyeglasses. Her ears are pierced.
Details of Disappearance
Sorrell was last seen in Fort Defiance, Arizona at 11:30 p.m. on July 4, 2002. She lived in Navajo, New Mexico, but was visiting the Navajo Reservation in Fort Defiance that evening. She had dinner with her husband in Gallup, New Mexico and afterwards, he says he dropped her off at her office at the Window Rock Unified School District. She has never been heard from again.
Sorrell's family doubts her husband's story, because Sorrell's office keys were later found at her home. Her family stated the couple's relationship was toxic and Sorrell had left him before, but would always return because her husband told her she could not take their three children with her. Her husband is described as an avid hunter and scout.
Her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
- Federal Bureau of Investigation 505-889-1300
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated October 18, 2026; details of disappearance updated.

