Background and Personal Details

Julio César Atayde Gallegos, a 36-year-old Mexican national, disappeared on July 15, 2021, near Valentine, Texas. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, Julio had distinctive tattoos, including a dollar sign near his right eye, the name "Alejandra" on his chest, and two roses—one red and one blue—on his right shoulder near the neck. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a gray v-neck shirt, brown pants (size 38), cream-colored military-style boots made in Mexico (size 8), a black hat, and carried a black backpack containing his identification. 

Journey from Durango to the U.S. Border

In 2021, Julio left his home in Durango, Mexico, aiming to cross into the United States. He traveled to Ojinaga, a border city across the Rio Grande from Presidio, Texas, known as a crossing point for migrants. ...Read More