Miguel Marquez Lizama Missing Person Case

Jul 01, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Miguel

Marquez Lizama

29

25

62 inches

66 inches

150 lbs

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the vast and often unforgiving landscape of South Texas, a young man named Miguel Angel Marquez Lizama vanished, leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions. It was on May 26, 2022, when the 25-year-old was last seen near Falfurrias, a small city in Brooks County. His last known location was in the vicinity of La Hedionda Lake, an area known for its rural and rugged terrain. At the time of his disappearance, Miguel, a Hispanic male with black hair and black eyes, stood between 5 feet 2 inches and 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighed between 150 and 165 pounds. The details surrounding his disappearance remain sparse, creating a painful void for those who know and love him. The day he was last seen, Miguel was wearing a blue, medium-sized t-shirt, and it is believed he was also wearing jeans. On his feet were brown boots, a size 8 in El Salvador, which would likely be a 7.5 in the United States. He was carrying a backpack that held essentials like food and water, suggesting he may have been prepared for a journey, though the nature of that journey is unknown. Also in his possession was a black cell phone without a SIM card and several forms of identification, including his DUI (the national ID from his native El Salvador), his passport, and his birth certificate. These personal effects paint a picture of a young man who was identifiable, yet has seemingly disappeared without a trace. The investigation into Miguel's disappearance is being handled by the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, with the Brooks County Sheriff's Office also involved due to the location where he was last seen. The Consulate General of El Salvador in McAllen, Texas, has also been listed as an involved agency, highlighting Miguel's ties to his home country. The circumstances of his disappearance are still unclear, and the lack of concrete leads has made the search for answers a challenging one. For his family and friends, the days turn into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no word of his whereabouts. The case of Miguel Angel Marquez Lizama is a poignant reminder of the fragility of life and the deep pain that accompanies the unknown, as a community holds onto hope for his safe return.

May 26, 2022

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

No

116899

Brooks County Sheriffs Office

Falfurrias

Texas

Brooks County

78355

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

na

Black

Black

Black

09/16/2026