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Antonio Vela Jr., a 36-year-old man from Victoria, Texas, was last seen on June 15, 2017. That evening, Antonio, who was also known as "TJ," spent time at a local bar and left just before closing, telling the bartender he planned to get some food and head home. However, he never made it back. The next morning, his roommate found his phone and snacks scattered on the ground in their garage, but Antonio and his car were missing, raising immediate concern.
The following day, Antonio’s ca ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 15, 2017
The following day, Antonio’s ca ...Read More
Last Seen: Jun 15, 2017
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See any mistakes?Victim Details
Jun 30, 2017
Mar 14, 2020
Antonio
Vela Jr.
43
36
69 inches
175 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Jun 15, 2017
Victoria
Texas
Victoria County
278
34654
Victoria Police Department
Victoria
Texas
Victoria County
77901
Melissa Rendon
306 South Bridge Street, Texas
3615733221
Local
Law Enforcement
VPD 2017-006631
Victoria Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
12/01/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the area where TJ's car was found in Inez? I can't help but wonder if th... ...Read More
04/09/2024
04/09/2024
Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Antonio Vela Jr. ("TJ") and something's been bugging m... ...Read More
05/10/2023
05/10/2023
Hey everyone, I was reading through the discussions about Antonio Vela Jr.'s disappearance and somet... ...Read More
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
