In the summer of 2018, a sixteen-year-old boy named Everardo Lopez Juarez vanished from Culpeper, Virginia. He was last seen on August 9, 2018. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at five feet tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. His hair was distinctively styled, shaved on the sides and longer on top, and he was known to wear contact lenses. When he was last seen, Everardo was wearing a red t-shirt and blue jeans. He had been staying with his cousin at the time he went missing.
The circumstances surrounding Everardo's disappearance suggest he may have left intentionally. He left a note behind, stating that he did not want to go to school and instead wished to work to help his family in Guatemala. It was reported that he packed a travel bag with all of his belongings before he left his cousin's residence.
Prior to his time in Virginia, Everardo had spent a period in a juvenile center in New York called Lincoln Hall Boys Heaven after entering the United States. His stated desire to support his family financially offers a potential motive for his departure, pointing to a sense of responsibility and concern for his loved ones back home.
The town of Culpeper, a rural community in northern Virginia, has unfortunately seen a number of teenagers go missing over the years, with many being of Guatemalan descent. This trend has presented significant challenges for local law enforcement and the community. The case of Everardo Lopez Juarez is one of these unresolved situations. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a quiet but persistent reminder of a young man who left with a note and a bag, hoping to build a better future for his family, and has not been seen since. The Culpeper Police Department continues to be the point of contact for any information regarding his whereabouts.Last Seen: Aug 9, 2018
