Francis Pineda Martinez

Missing

Case Description
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Francis Pineda Martinez, a 23-year-old man from McAllen, Texas, went missing on March 12, 2012. Originally from Mexico, Francis was reportedly traveling with another individual when he vanished between Reynosa, Mexico, and McAllen, Texas. His disappearance is suspected to be connected to organized crime in the region, as shortly after his phone was contacted, an unidentified man responded, saying that both Francis and his companion had been taken to work for the Zetas, a notorious Mexican drug c ...Read More
Last Seen: Mar 12, 2012
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Victim Details

Jun 03, 2019

Sep 11, 2023

Francis

Pineda Martinez

35

23

66 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 12, 2012

McAllen

Texas

Hidalgo County

No

56003

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

20-15552

2020-04-20

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Black

Black

Black

10/03/2024


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Forum Posts (3)
What are your thoughts on whether or not this case has gone cold?... ...Read More
07/14/2024
The lack of media coverage for the case of Francis is concerning. This individual deserves the same ... ...Read More
05/14/2024
Is Francis known to have any enemies? Any information would be appreciated.... ...Read More
05/06/2023
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