Ryan Esparza, a 17-year-old from Pasadena, Texas, was last seen on June 14, 2007. On the day of his disappearance, Ryan left his home to meet a friend, Chris Brito, at Highland Park for a casual game of basketball. According to reports, after playing for about 20 minutes, Ryan walked away from the basketball court to take a phone call and never returned. This was the last time anyone saw or heard from him.
At the time of his disappearance, Ryan was wearing a white Jordan-brand shirt, blue jeans, or plaid shorts, along with white Jordan sneakers.
Ryan was a student at Pasadena High School and had no history of running away or mental illness, making his disappearance highly unusual. He also left behind a pregnant girlfriend, who gave birth to their child three months after he went missing. Despite this, the case has remained cold with no significant leads, and foul play is suspected, although authorities have paused active investigation efforts due to the lack of new information.
The Pasadena Police Department initially investigated the case, but over the years, the lack of solid evidence has hindered progress. Ryan’s family continues to search for answers, keeping hope alive that someday they will learn what happened to him. His case remains listed as endangered, and organizations like the Charley Project and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children still feature his story in hopes of finding new leads. Ryan's family, especially his mother, has been vocal about the need for more attention on his case, urging the public for any information that could help bring him home.Last Seen: Jun 14, 2007
