Ismael Franco Franco Missing Person Case

Oct 12, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Ismael

Franco Franco

27

23

68 inches

70 inches

140 lbs

155 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the late summer of 2022, a young man named Ismael Antonio Franco Franco, just 23 years old, vanished under harrowing circumstances in Eagle Pass, Texas. On August 31st, Ismael was reportedly attempting to cross the Rio Grande, a journey that has become a familiar yet perilous route for many. He was last seen wearing a black long-sleeved athletic shirt with a white top underneath, black pants with side pockets, and white Adidas tennis shoes. His family also noted he might have been wearing a watch. His personal belongings included his passport and, curiously, the passport of another individual, both tucked away in his pocket. The day he disappeared marked the last time anyone is known to have seen or heard from him, leaving his loved ones in a state of desperate uncertainty. Ismael is described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 140 and 155 pounds. He has brown hair, which he kept short and wavy, and brown eyes. His appearance is distinguished by several tattoos. His left arm is extensively covered in tattoos from his shoulder to his wrist, featuring a bearded man in a crown on his shoulder, a ship near his elbow, and a large eye on the inside of his bicep. An older, less visible tattoo of the letters "ST" with a crown is located on one of his ankles. He also has a scar on his left elbow, which is covered by his tattoos but can be felt. Additionally, he previously had both of his earlobes pierced, though it is possible the piercings have since closed. These identifying features are crucial for law enforcement and the public in the ongoing search for him. The investigation into Ismael's disappearance is being handled by the Maverick County Sheriff's Department, with assistance from the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. The circumstances surrounding his attempt to cross the Rio Grande are central to the case. This particular stretch of the river is known for its dangerous currents and is a frequent site of both successful and tragic crossings. The lack of any communication from Ismael since that day has only deepened the concern for his well-being. The case serves as a somber reminder of the risks individuals face in their attempts to cross the border. The overview of this case is one of a young man who embarked on a dangerous journey and whose fate remains unknown, a story that is all too common in the border regions of Texas.

Aug 31, 2022

Eagle Pass

Texas

Maverick County

No

119864

Maverick County Sheriff's Department

Eagle Pass

Texas

Maverick County

78852

1051 Balboa-Jones Boulevard, Texas

8307732321

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.maverickcountysheriff.com/

22003907

2022-11-07

Maverick County Sheriff's Department

3905

Brown

Brown

Brown

09/10/2026