Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27588)
Adela Feliciano Gaspar, a 35-year-old woman, went missing on August 20, 2000, after an attempted border crossing near Brownsville, Texas. Adela was part of a group of approximately 15 people who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border via Rio Bravo, with their destination being Brownsville. After traveling 20 minutes from Brownsville by vehicle, the group continued on foot. Following one to two hours of walking, Adela became separated from the group.
She was last seen resting under a tree in a flat area, reportedly within sight of a house about 10 meters away.
At that point, Adela was given instructions by her guide on how to navigate back to a nearby house, where she indicated she planned to find a way to travel further into the U.S., possibly by plane. Despite this plan, she has not been seen or heard from since. Her disappearance, like many other cases involving border crossings, remains unresolved, and authorities have few leads to explain what happened after she was left behind.
Her case has been documented in various missing persons databases, including NamUs, which tracks details of long-term missing persons. Given the limited information available and the harsh conditions often faced by individuals crossing the border, her case raises concerns of potential foul play or accidental harm. Despite efforts by authorities and organizations, Adela's fate remains unknown, and her family continues to search for answers.Last Seen: Aug 20, 2000
