Charles Edward Melendez, a 13-year-old boy, went missing from Houston, Texas, on September 1, 1982. At the time of his disappearance, he was 5'2" tall, weighed 120 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. Little information is available about the circumstances of his disappearance, which remains unsolved.
Charles was last seen in the Houston area, and there have been no reported sightings or leads since that day.
Authorities consider his case to be an endangered missing person, but details surrounding the events leading up to his disappearance remain unclear. Despite multiple investigations, including involvement from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, Charles has not been located.
Over the years, age-progressed images have been released to show what Charles might look like now, as he would be in his 50s. His case continues to be featured on missing persons lists, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department or the Texas Department of Public Safety.Last Seen: Sep 1, 1982
