Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51342)
Juan Cristobal Machic Zapil, a 26-year-old man, was last seen on June 8, 2018, near Falfurrias, Texas. Originally from Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, Machic Zapil had left his hometown on June 20, 2018, with plans to cross into the United States. After crossing the U.S.-Mexico border into Texas, he called his sister on July 9, 2018, stating that he was on a ranch near McAllen, Texas, and intended to travel to Houston later that same day.
His sister reported that he sounded happy and hopeful during their conversation, but that was the last time anyone heard from him.
Machic Zapil, described as 5'4" tall and weighing 170 pounds, was last seen wearing a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, and yellow leather shoes. He also had a scar on his forehead. His disappearance is classified as a migrant case, highlighting the risks many individuals face during their journey through dangerous border areas. Authorities have received limited information about his whereabouts since that last phone call, and his case remains open.
Efforts continue to locate him, with his case listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Investigators encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping that new leads might help resolve his disappearance.Last Seen: Jun 8, 2018
