Ricardo Fuerte Velazquez Missing Person Case

Jan 02, 2023

Mar 15, 2024

Ricardo

Fuerte Velazquez

46

43

62 inches

63 inches

210 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

On December 9, 2022, Ricardo Fuerte Velazquez, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, vanished while in Eagle Pass, Texas. He was reportedly attempting to cross the border at the time of his disappearance. Ricardo is described as being between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 3 inches tall, weighing approximately 210 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His case was initially handled by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, with the Maverick County Sheriff's Department and Eagle Pass Police Department also being involved in the investigation. Ricardo has numerous distinct tattoos that serve as identifying features. On his right leg, he has a large tattoo of a lamppost that includes the names ‘FAMILIA’, ‘FUERTE’, ‘DEBANHI’, ‘ALEXIS’, and ‘JESSY’. His left forearm bears a crown with the name ‘MERIS’ and the phrase ‘ONE LOVE’, as well as a portrait of a young boy with the name ‘JESSY’ above it. On the left side of his chest, there is a red and black tattoo of a heart being stabbed. His left upper arm features praying hands with a rosary and another large black ink tattoo, possibly of a mountain. The lower part of his left leg has an image of Jesus in black and red ink. A tattoo of the Virgin Mary is on the right side of his chest, and a rosary is tattooed on his neck, along with the names ‘MERIS’ and ‘RICKY’. He also has both of his ears pierced and wore a beard and mustache. The investigation into Ricardo's disappearance involved multiple law enforcement agencies in Texas. The circumstances surrounding his attempt to cross the border and what occurred immediately after he was last seen have not been publicly detailed. His case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Sadly, the case is now considered closed, as Ricardo was located deceased. The specific date and the circumstances of his death have not been made widely available. This overview reflects the known information about his disappearance and the eventual tragic outcome of the search.

Dec 09, 2022

Eagle Pass

Texas

Maverick County

Eagle Pass

Unknown

122527

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

23-20666

2023-01-09

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/22/2026