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Ramiro  Avila Jr., a 32‑year‑old Hispanic transgender individual, was reported missing from Brownsville, Texas after last being seen in the early morning hours of May 13, 2017 in the downtown area near the 1200 block of East Washington Street. That night, at approximately 2:40 a.m., he was dropped off by his sister and never returned home. From that moment on, no confirmed sightings, phone activity, or contact with family occurred.

At the time of his disappearance, Avila was ...Read More
Last Seen: May 13, 2017
Victim Details

Jul 19, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Ramiro

Avila

39

32

68 inches

72 inches

200 lbs

220 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 13, 2017

Brownsville

Texas

Cameron County

Brownsville

No

392

33817

Brownsville Police Department

Brownsville

Texas

Cameron County

78520

Melissa Gonzalez

Detective

600 East Jackson Street, Texas

9565487000

Local

Law Enforcement

17-052210

2017-05-13

Brownsville Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

11/25/2025


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