Juan Cruz-Martinez Missing Person Case

Feb 17, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Juan

Cruz-Martinez

37

32

61 inches

64 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the vast and rugged landscape of West Texas, a story of uncertainty and quiet concern unfolds around the disappearance of Juan Carlos Cruz-Martinez. On September 13, 2021, the then 33-year-old man was last known to be in the area of Marathon, a small town in Brewster County. The circumstances leading to that day began with a border crossing from La Linda, Coahuila, into the United States. His last known attire consisted of a white shirt adorned with the image of the Virgen of Guadalupe, layered with a camouflage shirt, green pants, and brown boots. He was also believed to be carrying a wallet with his Mexican ID, a passport, and a cell phone. Juan Carlos Cruz-Martinez is described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5'1" and 5'4" and weighed between 130 and 150 pounds. Distinguishing features include a scar on his right arm and a mole near one of his ears. His disappearance has left his family and community with a profound sense of loss and a multitude of unanswered questions. The lack of significant leads has made the investigation particularly challenging for law enforcement. The case of Juan Carlos Cruz-Martinez is an active missing person investigation. Both the Brewster County Sheriff's Office and the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office are involved in the efforts to uncover what happened to him. Community members have held vigils and organized meetings in the hope of generating new information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. Authorities continue to urge anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward and assist in resolving the lingering mystery of his whereabouts. The official investigation, registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP100411, reflects the limited details available surrounding his vanishing. The overarching narrative of this case is one of a sudden and perplexing disappearance that has left a void in the lives of those who know him, as a community holds onto hope for answers and closure.

Sep 13, 2021

Marathon

Texas

Brewster County

No

123287

Brewster County Sheriff's Office

Alpine

Texas

Brewster County

79380

201 West Avenue E, Texas

4328373488

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.brewstercountytx.com/offices/brewster-county-offices/sheriff/

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

2679

Brown

Brown

Brown

09/27/2026