Homero Román, a 30-year-old man, disappeared on August 25, 2015, while attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border near Falfurrias, Texas. Originally from Houston, Román had been deported after a traffic violation. He attempted to adjust to life in Mexico, a country he barely remembered, but eventually decided to return to the U.S. through an illegal border crossing.
On the night of August 24, 2015, Román and a group of migrants began a grueling trek across the harsh terrain of Brooks County, Texas, a dangerous area known for its extreme heat and lack of water. The group was attempting to avoid the Falfurrias Border Patrol checkpoint. The following day, U.S. Border Patrol agents encountered the group, leading some members to scatter. Witnesses reported that Román became ill during the journey and was left behind. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, and his case remains unsolved despite efforts from his family and search teams.
Román's story is one of many tragic disappearances in Brooks County, which is known for being a perilous passage for migrants. The unforgiving landscape has claimed the lives of many who attempt the journey, and Román’s disappearance highlights the dangers that migrants face while trying to circumvent immigration checkpoints in the region. His family continues to search for answers, but like many others, they are left to wonder about the fate of their loved one.Last Seen: Aug 25, 2015
