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Rogelio Cerda Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bay City, Texas on Jun 29, 1975

Victim Details

Dec 28, 2009

Dec 02, 2020

Rogelio

Cerda

66

15

69 inches

70 inches

160 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 29, 1975

Bay City

Texas

Matagorda County

26176

Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office

Bay City

Texas

Matagorda County

77414

Mike Glaspie

ID/Records Officer

2308 Avenue F, Texas

9792455526

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.matagorda.tx.us/page/matagorda.Sheriff

75L219

Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office

6581

Black

Brown

Brown

07/08/2026


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Rogelio Realme Cerda, a 15-year-old boy, was last seen on June 29, 1975, in Bay City, Texas. He was on a fishing trip with friends at Matagorda Beach when he disappeared while swimming in the ocean. According to reports, Rogelio was swept offshore by an undertow along with two girls who were with him, though the girls were rescued. Despite an extensive search, no trace of Rogelio was found, and authorities initially believed he drowned.

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Last Seen: Jun 29, 1975

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    Has anyone else looked into the possibility that Rogelio Cerda might've somehow survived and started... ...Read More
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