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Benjamin Salazar Puebla, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on August 23, 2009, near Carrizo Springs, Texas. At the time of his disappearance, Puebla was 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighed approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is identified as being of Hispanic ethnicity. Distinguishing marks include a scar and a heart-shaped tattoo on his left hand.

Puebla was in the company of a group of migrants and a guide, with whom he was attempting to cross the border. The grou ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 23, 2009
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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Benjamin

Salazar Puebla

31

31

5'3 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic

Male

Puebla was last seen on August 23, 2009. He was crossing the border with a group of migrants and a guide when they left him behind near Carrizo Springs, Texas. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case. Los Angeles, California police are investigating.

Aug 23, 2009

Carrizo Springs

Texas

Carrizo Springs

2

Los Angeles Police Departmen

213-996-1800

01/28/2026