Francis Ferrera-Almendarez Missing Person Case

Sep 07, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Francis

Ferrera-Almendarez

27

23

68 inches

71 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the summer of 2022, a journey filled with hope took an uncertain turn for 23-year-old Francis Moises Ferrera-Almendarez. On July 13th of that year, the young man was last seen near La Pryor, in Zavala County, Texas. He was reportedly traveling with a group and was left behind as they approached the Uvalde area. This separation marked the last known point of contact anyone had with Francis, launching his family into a painful and ongoing search for answers. The ambiguity surrounding the exact date and the specific circumstances of his disappearance have only added to the distress of his loved ones, who are left to wonder about his fate. Francis is a Hispanic/Latino male, standing between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, and weighing approximately 170 to 180 pounds. He has black, wavy or curly hair and brown eyes. His family has provided details of several distinct scars that could help identify him: a large scar on his right knee from a motorcycle accident, as well as smaller scars on his right shoulder, near his right eyebrow, and on his chin. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a black v-neck t-shirt with "Thermador" written on the left chest, blue jeans, and white and grey Nike tennis shoes. He carried a wallet containing a prayer card of the Virgin Mary, a photograph of his partner, and his identification, all items that speak to the life he was living and the connections he held dear. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating the disappearance of Francis Ferrera-Almendarez, with assistance from the Zavala County Sheriff's Office. The case serves as a heart-wrenching reminder of the perils that can befall individuals, particularly when they are in unfamiliar territory. The absence of clear information about what transpired after he was left behind has created significant challenges for law enforcement and his family. The overview of the case paints a somber picture of a young man who embarked on a journey, only to vanish near Uvalde after being separated from his companions. The personal details of his appearance and belongings are the only clues in a desperate search to bring him home.

Jul 13, 2022

La Pryor

Texas

Zavala County

Unknown

118166

Zavala County Sheriff's Office

Crystal City

Texas

Zavala County

78839

200 East Uvalde Street, Crystal City, TX 78839, Texas

8303743615

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.zavala.tx.us/page/Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

3979

Black

Brown

Brown

09/15/2026