Left: Cerda, circa 1975;
Right: Age-progression at age 50 (circa 2009)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: June 29, 1975 from Bay City, Texas Classification: Lost/Injured Missing Date Of Birth: December 24, 1959 Age: 15 years old Height and Weight: 5'9 - 5'10, 160 - 180 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Cerda has a scar on the bridge of his nose and a birthmark on the back of his left ankle. He may use the aliases Jesus Rogelio Realme Cerda or Roger R. Cerda. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Cut-off jeans and a silver pinkie ring with the word "LOVE" on it. Medical Conditions: Cerda suffers from sinus problems that previously required hospitalization.
Details of Disappearance
Cerda lived in San Antonio, Texas at the time of his disappearance. He disappeared from Bay City, Texas on June 29, 1975, while on a supervised trip with a friend's family. Cerda's companions said he went swimming with them at Matagorda Beach and never returned to shore. An extensive search of the water turned up no sign of him. Authorities believe that Cerda may have drowned, but his family believes his disappearance is suspicious. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 4, 2010; age-progression updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Matagorda Sheriff's Office
409-245-5526
OR
Texas Department Of Public Safety
800-346-3243
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Texas Department Of Public Safety
North American Missing Persons Network
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