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Case Description
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Ruben Humberto Herrera, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on April 27, 1983, in El Paso, Texas. Ruben left his home that morning to walk to Eastwood Heights Elementary School but never arrived. His disappearance quickly raised suspicions of foul play, as shortly after, his maternal uncle received a ransom call demanding $300,000 for Ruben’s safe return. The caller used personal nicknames, indicating familiarity with the family, and arranged a drop-off, though no contact with the kidnappers was ma ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 27, 1983
Last Seen: Apr 27, 1983
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Nov 30, 2010
Aug 09, 2023
Ruben
Herrera
55
14
56 inches
58 inches
95 lbs
105 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Apr 27, 1983
El Paso
Texas
El Paso County
79925
156
27225
El Paso Police Department
El Paso
Texas
,
01360217
El Paso Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
No
11/15/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
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07/18/2024
07/18/2024
I've been following Ruben Humberto Herrera's case for a while now, and something that’s sticking o... ...Read More
12/11/2023
12/11/2023
It’s been decades since Ruben’s disappearance, yet I can’t help but get stuck on the Cadillac.... ...Read More
07/13/2023
07/13/2023
