Angel Martinez Lara Missing Person Case

Sep 26, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Angel

Martinez Lara

47

43

63 inches

65 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the quiet ranching community of Sarita, Texas, a sense of unease settled over the family and friends of Angel Gabriel Martinez Lara when he vanished on August 7, 2022. The 43-year-old Hispanic male was last seen at approximately 10:00 PM. At the time of his disappearance, he was 43 years old. Details surrounding the night he went missing are scarce, leaving his loved ones with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the primary investigating agency, tasked with piecing together the events that led to his disappearance. Angel is described as being between 5'3" and 5'5" tall and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing marks include a scar on his right thumb and elbow, and the tip of his right thumb is noticeably cut. When he was last seen, he was wearing blue jeans (size 30/32), a blue long-sleeved shirt with a yellow and gray stripe, and black boots. He was also wearing a silver ring on his middle finger and had in his possession a brown wallet containing his Honduran identification card, a black HUAWAI cellphone, a camouflage hat, and a small brown leather thread. The investigation into Angel's disappearance has been a collaborative effort, involving the Kenedy County Sheriff's Department and the Consulate of Honduras, in addition to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office. Despite the passage of time, the case remains open, a testament to the enduring hope of his family and the dedication of law enforcement. The circumstances of his disappearance are a stark reminder of the fragility of life and the deep and lasting impact of a missing loved one on a community. The lack of resolution in his case underscores the painful ambiguity that families of the missing endure, a continuous cycle of hope and despair as they await any news that might bring their beloved Angel home.

Aug 07, 2022

Sarita

Texas

Kenedy County

Unknown

119488

Kenedy County Sheriff's Department

Sarita

Texas

Kenedy County

78385

Ramon Salinas III

Sheriff

175 Cuellar Avenue, Texas

3612945205

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.kenedy.tx.us/default.aspx?Kenedy_County/Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

3952

Black

Brown

Brown

09/26/2026