Isabella Comas

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2:13Today, I'm discussing the case of Isabella Comas. This is a very new case out of Arizona and one that desperately needs your help. In early January 2026, 21-year-old Isabella Comas left a friend's house, stopped by a convenience store, and hasn't been seen since. Luckily, it does seem that she has some pretty good friends and family in her corner. She was reported missing nearly immediately. Her family has hired a private investigator, and police do have a man they're calling a person of interest in custody on a pretty chilling related charge. This is one of those cases where it really seems that investigators just need a few more pieces of this puzzle to give her loved ones more answers.

2:57So while this is a new and developing case, I wanted to bring it to you as soon as possible so you can help share Isabella's story and hopefully help generate a lead that'll bring her home. This is the case of Isabella Comas. It's about 3 p.m. on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Avondale, Arizona. It's west of Phoenix. 21-year-old Isabella Comas just left a friend's house. She's at about the intersection of 111th Avenue and Van Buren Street. From here, she travels west, just up the road a bit, maybe about a mile to the nearest Quick Trip store. And Isabella's hard to miss. While she's just 5 '3", she also has bright pink hair and a beautiful smile.

3:44She's wearing a white shirt with a black logo, blue pants with a white stripe and sandals. Of course, nobody knows what's going through her head at this point, but from the surveillance video still released by law enforcement, she does appear to be smiling. It's a grainy image, but that's what I see. This still frame appears to be when she's checking out, and on the counter it looks like she might be buying a few different drinks, maybe some caffeinated beverages, since she has a shift to work. In fact, she's supposed to pick up her friend and co-worker, Trinity, and drive them both to work, but she never shows.

4:18Trinity seems to know that something is wrong and reports her missing to the police. Unfortunately, Isabella also misses her shift the following day on the 12th. And that same day, Isabella's phone is found in a rather odd series of events that are still a bit unclear right now. But here's what we know. Her phone was found at a recycling center in Phoenix, near 38th Avenue and Indian School Road. According to reporting by multiple news outlets, the phone was found by a, quote, private citizen. Then, somehow, in a way that's not been made public yet, that private citizen hands Isabella's phone to her boyfriend, 39-year-old Tommy Rodriguez.

4:59He then returns the phone to Isabella's family, who then hands it off to police. Of course, having the phone, they can put some pieces together. They were also able to access her data from her Life360 tracking app. Now, if you aren't familiar with it, it's a popular location-sharing app. It's designed to give those closest to you real-time updates on your location. So here's what they found. On January 11th, the day that Isabella went missing, her phone moved from Avondale to Tommy Rodriguez's home in Phoenix, then to an industrial area in El Mirage that evening. We also know that at some point the tracking app was manually turned off.

5:40Born and raised here, I am familiar with these areas. Basically, her phone moves east to Phoenix, and then about 30 minutes or so back west out to the El Mirage area. Again, we don't have all the details, but we know at this point authorities issue a turquoise alert for Isabella. Now, I've talked about the turquoise alert before, but as a refresher, it was established after the disappearance and murder of 14-year-old Emily Pike in Arizona in 2025. She, unfortunately, did not meet the criteria for an amber alert or a silver alert, and was labeled a runaway. Many people believe that if there was an alert put out for Emily, she may be alive today.

6:21If you do want to hear more about Emily's case, I have covered it in past episodes. It remains unsolved, and it's also in need of more media coverage, so please listen. But going back, on May 13, 2025, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed in EMILY's Law, House Bill 2281, and that eventually became the turquoise alert. The original purpose was to fill the gaps in missing person alerts for Native Americans. However, the scope was ultimately changed to be more inclusive before passing it into law. But here is the criteria for a turquoise alert. A missing person report is entered into law enforcement databases.

7:01The person is under the age of 65. They also have to make sure that local resources have been exhausted, like a missing person report entry into NCIC, BOLOs, searches, cell phone records polled, etc. The circumstances also have to be unexplained or suspicious, and they have to have enough descriptive information to aid in recovery efforts. Once all this criteria is met, the alert will be issued through the emergency alert systems. the Arizona Department of Transportation, an all-points bulletin, the DPS alerts website, and social media. So it's kind of like an amber alert but with no abduction, and the alert system isn't really as intense.

7:42I can tell you that I did not get a push notification to my phone for Isabella, but even though this is a new alert system for Arizona, I think that this case proves that it works, because the very next day, thanks to a tip which came directly from the alert, they found Isabella's car. Unfortunately, what they found inside was extremely concerning. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. In March, we celebrate International Women's Day. It's a moment to celebrate women's strengths and progress, while also recognizing how much we carry every day. Between caring for others and managing unseen responsibilities, women's emotional well-being can easily be overlooked.

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10:34On Tuesday the 13th, Isabella's red 2011 Hyundai Sonata was found near 67th Avenue in Indian School Road. This isn't too far from where her cell phone was found. The car did have extensive damage, though. And according to court documents, investigators also found red stains that are, quote, consistent with blood stains, end quote. These were found within multiple areas of the vehicle. It was also found partially deconstructed, if you will. The passenger seat, glove compartment, and trunk lining were all removed. However, the headrest from the passenger seat was found inside the vehicle. They also found trash bags, gas canisters, and a tarp, in addition to bows and arrows.

11:23Investigators added that a variety of tools were found that could, quote, be used to seriously hurt someone, end quote. Obviously, this is a very scary situation. As of recording this episode, we don't have results about whose blood it was, but police assume Isabella has been hurt. Officer Daniel Benavidez from the Avondale Police Department told Nicole Carrison from Fox 10 News, Right now, we consider Comas to be seriously injured, and it's very important that we find her as quickly as possible. End quote. So of course, the million-dollar question is who was driving this vehicle? And through surveillance video and license plate readers, they seem to have a pretty good idea of who may have been driving it.

12:10Isabella's boyfriend, Tommy Rodriguez. Now, investigators have said that this is a guess at this point. Essentially, the person they saw driving Isabella's car matches the description of Tommy Rodriguez. As of recording this episode, they have not said definitively that this is Tommy. But let's talk about the route. This man, maybe Tommy Rodriguez, was seen driving Isabella's car on the morning of January 12th in Globe, Arizona. That's about two hours east of Avondale where Isabella was last seen. Flock safety cameras then captured the car returning to the Phoenix area. We don't have specifics on exactly where this person was last seen, but we do know the vehicle was found the following day in Phoenix on the 13th.

12:55Now, I think it's very worth noting here that this is a super busy area. There are many businesses and residential neighborhoods nearby. I mean, honestly, this is one of the busiest areas in the valley, so I just want to stress that the car was not abandoned in some desolate area. And at this point, there's no denying that all eyes are on Tommy Rodriguez. Unfortunately, it seems that he'd gotten a one-way ticket out of the state, though. It doesn't look good. But investigators were able to find him, and he returned the following day, telling them that he'd only left for work. When he returns, he is promptly arrested for the theft of Isabella's car and criminal damage to the vehicle, nothing related to Isabella's disappearance directly.

13:42He is currently being held on a$50 ,000 bond. He has maintained his innocence and says he's been cooperating in the investigation. However, Tommy does have a very concerning criminal history that we need to explore, including stalking, in which he threatened his ex-girlfriend with weapons like a machete and a hammer. But even more concerning are his charges for second-degree murder. According to reporting by 12 News in Phoenix, in 2002, when Tommy was only 15 years old, he and three friends planned to rob an apartment that had previously been occupied by a drug dealer. This drug dealer was evicted for illegal activity, but it seems that Tommy Rodriguez was there for more than just money or drugs.

14:26He told his friends that he wanted to shoot someone, and he went to the residence armed with his father's rifle. However, like I said, the drug dealer was no longer there. Instead, it was 21-year-old nursing student Jesus Romaldo Beltran Escobar who was at the door. Rodriguez opened fire and killed him. Tommy Rodriguez and his three friends were arrested not long after, and he was charged with second-degree murder. He took a plea deal and served 18 years, but this didn't seem to be enough to reform Rodriguez. In 2020, when he was on parole, he was arrested again for several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

15:06That appears to be after an argument with his romantic partner, Which, of course, is extremely concerning when we think of Isabella. So again, obviously investigators want to talk to Tommy Rodriguez. And they do. We don't know all the details. But according to that same reporting by Fox 10 News, he tells them that the morning Isabella went missing, they got into a fight. This detail was also confirmed by a friend. Officer Daniel Benavidez of the Avondale Police Department said, quote, We put all these circumstances together. the idea that Isabella was last seen in her vehicle. She was last known to be around her boyfriend, and she had a fight with her boyfriend, and that's a circumstance that alerts us as well.

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18:44At the end of January, investigators along with friends, family, and volunteers held a series of searches for Isabella in Globe, Arizona. That's in Gila County, actually not too far from where Emily Pike's remains were found. Isabella's family has also hired a private investigator, Chris Castorina. He's helping them track down tips and lead the searches. On Saturday, January 31st, he led the search starting in a Walmart store in Globe. Here he is talking to 12 News about that search. Today we're doing a search for rescue mission for Isabella. She's been missing since January 11th. And there was indications that she was here in Globe at some point.

19:22So right now, law enforcement is here. They're going to help out if need be. We have a huge volunteer base. Isabella was a very kind soul. She's loving. Her family says that she's very caring. Her friends miss her very much. Everyone says she's a wonderful person. And this location, there was indications I was here. She was here at some point. And I can't get into all the details. This is a criminal investigation, so I don't want to say too much. But I can say she was here at some point, and we're trying to find her. They had about 100 people out searching for Isabella. Even strangers joined in to lend their expertise and equipment, like dirt bikes, side-by-sides, jeeps, and four-wheelers.

20:11Now, this is a very rough area. basically large patches of desert surrounded by mountains. So they're climbing, looking in washes, and looking down trails that regular vehicles can't access. They also used drones to look from above, and had a search dog, Luna, on the ground. Volunteers were instructed to not touch any evidence should they find it, and instead notify law enforcement so they could follow the proper chain of custody. Nothing was found, though. Not a piece of her clothing, not a strand of pink hair, There was just nothing. Unfortunately, that is pretty much where Isabella's case is today.

20:50It feels like we know so much, and there's no denying that it's obvious that law enforcement thinks that there's a link between Tommy Rodriguez and Isabella going missing. And I'm not just saying that. In an interview with Ashley Holden at ABC15, retired Phoenix Police Department missing persons detective Stuart Somershu said he believes authorities are most likely working Isabella's case as a no-body homicide at this point. Which brings me right to our call to action. Please share this case. While Isabella did get a good pop of media when she first went missing, her case has largely been buried by the 24-7 news cycle.

21:28I know I say this a lot, but it really does feel like the answers are within grasp, and that investigators just need a few more pieces to complete this puzzle.

21:44As a reminder, Isabella Comas was 21 years old when she was last seen in Avondale, Arizona on January 11, 2026. She is Hispanic, 5 '3", weighs about 110 pounds, and has brown eyes and pink hair. She was last seen wearing a white shirt with a black logo, blue pants with a white stripe and sandals. Her vehicle is a red 2011 Hyundai Sonata, Arizona license plate 2EA6LW. It has been recovered, but police are still looking for any witnesses who may have seen Isabella or her vehicle. Anyone with information is asked to call the Avondale Police Department at 623-333-7001. But as always, thank you, I love you, and I'll talk to you next time.

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