Juan Dieguez Godinez Missing Person Case

Jul 08, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Juan

Dieguez Godinez

35

31

65 inches

66 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of South Texas, the story of Juan Antonio Dieguez Godinez is one of hope and uncertainty. At 31 years old, the Guatemalan man was last seen on May 29, 2022, near Falfurrias, a town in Brooks County, Texas. This area is known as a perilous route for migrants journeying north. Juan was on his way to Colorado, where a friend had promised him a job, a chance at a new beginning. The last contact anyone had with him was a WhatsApp message to his brother, indicating he and his group were about to be picked up. After that, silence. Juan is described as a Hispanic male with a medium build, standing around 5 feet 5 inches to 5 feet 6 inches tall, and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. His family has shared several distinguishing features in the hopes of finding him. He has a mole on his right cheek, a scar on his abdomen, another on his right knee from a childhood accident, and a small scar on his head where hair does not grow. He also has several tattoos: a compass on his right arm, an owl on his right leg, and the name "Camila Diéguez" along with Roman numerals on the back of his right shoulder. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black t-shirt, black pants, a grey zip-up hoodie, and green "DC" brand tennis shoes. He carried a blue Samsung cell phone and a leather wallet that may have contained a cherished photo of his daughter. The investigation into Juan's disappearance is being handled by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office and the Brooks County Sheriff's Office. The area where he went missing is vast and rugged, posing significant challenges for search and rescue operations. His family has been proactive, contacting the Guatemalan Consulate in McAllen, Texas, and sharing his story on social media to raise awareness. The case of Juan Antonio Dieguez Godinez is a heart-wrenching reminder of the countless individuals who vanish while seeking a better life, leaving their loved ones in a state of perpetual waiting and hoping for answers. It highlights the human element behind the complex issue of migration and the deep personal losses that often go unseen.

May 29, 2022

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

No

116978

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

78355

Urbino Martinez

Sheriff

701 East Rice Street, Texas

3613253696

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.brooks.tx.us/default.aspx?Brooks_County/Sheriff

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

4060

Black

Brown

Brown

09/25/2026