A Journey Interrupted: The Last Call

On July 31, 2014, Javier Monico Alcocer, a 46-year-old man from Mexico, embarked on a journey to cross the Mexican border into the United States near McAllen, Texas. During this attempt, he made a final phone call to his wife, reporting that he had been bitten on the arm by an unknown creature and was feeling unwell. He mentioned experiencing a fever and expressed a desire to halt his journey. Javier also indicated that he might turn himself in to immigration authorities. This call marked the last known contact with him. 

The Trek Through the Borderlands

Javier was part of a group attempting to cross the border, guided by an individual familiar with the terrain. According to this guide, after walking for approximately three hours away from McAllen, they still had about two more hours to reach their intended pickup location. Javier's deteriorating health led him to decide against continuing, and he expressed his intention to surrender to immigration officials. The guide reported that Javier had a fever and was not feeling well, but after parting ways, Javier was never seen or heard from again. ...Read More