Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP88615)
Julio Atayde-Gallegos, 36, was last heard from on July 15, 2021, after he contacted his wife from Valentine, Texas. Originally from Durango, Mexico, Julio had been attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border. He was part of a group led by human smugglers, or "coyotes," who informed the group that they would not be able to cross at Ojinaga as initially planned. Instead, they would be taken to Lomas de Arena, further northwest, to try another crossing.
After that phone call, Julio's family never heard from him again, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a gray v-neck shirt, brown pants, and cream-colored military-style boots. He also had distinctive tattoos, including dollar signs near his eye, the name "Alejandra" on his chest, and two roses on his shoulder. Despite efforts to locate him, no additional leads have surfaced since that last contact. His case remains unsolved, and the search for answers continues.Last Seen: Jul 15, 2021
