0 The Vanishing of José Basoria: A Father's Disappearance That Still Haunts Dallas
- Missing Persons
- by CSC Blog
- 05/31/2025
A Quiet Night Turns Into a Mystery
José Otilio Basoria, a 33-year-old construction worker and devoted father, vanished without a trace in the early hours of May 19, 2019, after a night out with coworkers in Dallas, Texas. He had gone out around 10 p.m. on Saturday, May 18, and last communicated with his partner at approximately 4 a.m. on Sunday, stating he was on his way home. However, he never arrived, and his phone remained active until about 9 a.m., after which it was turned off .
A Family's Desperate Search
In the days following his disappearance, Basoria's family embarked on an exhaustive search, checking hospitals, morgues, and even traveling to nearby cities like Fort Worth, Arlington, and Grand Prairie. His partner, Marisela Pérez, described him as a responsible man who never missed work, making his sudden disappearance all the more alarming. She initially offered a $3,000 reward for information, which later increased to $15,000 ....Read More