Jose Alberto Ramirez
Missing since August 6, 1989 from Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.
Classification: Involuntary

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: November 23, 1970
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 18 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'8; 150 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics: Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: He has a mole on his neck.
• Clothing: He was last seen wearing a red tank top shirt and gray shorts. He was barefoot.

Circumstances of Disappearance

Ramirez was abducted at gunpoint from his home in Brownsville, Texas on August 6, 1989. Foul play is suspected in his case.
Ramirez's mother believed that Juan Garcia Abrego ordered the kidnapping. He was the head of the Gulf Cartel for approximately ten years.

Garcia Abrego was convicted of numerous drug trafficking and money laundering charges in 1996 and sentenced to eleven life prison terms.

Investigators

If you have any information concerning Ramirez's whereabouts, please contact:
Brownsville Police Department
956-548-7000
You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency.

NCIC Number:
M37566082
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Child Search Ministries
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram

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