Left: Abel, circa 2008;
Right: Age-progression to age 12 (circa 2011)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: May 30, 2008 from Brunswick, Georgia Classification: Family Abduction Date of Birth: May 17, 1999 Age: 9 years old Height and Weight: 4'0, 93 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, black eyes.
Details of Disappearance
Abel and his sister Elizabeth disappeared from Brunswick, Georgia on May 30, 2008. They were abducted by their non-custodial mother, Maria De La Luz Lara. A photograph and vital statistics for Lara are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued for her on September 8, 2008. Lara, Abel and Elizabeth may be in Mexico. The children's whereabouts are unknown and their cases remain unsolved.
Maria De La Luz Lara
Above: Maria De La Luz Lara
Date of Birth: June 10, 1974
Age: 33 years old
Height and Weight: 5'1, 130 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 4, 2011; age-progression added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Atlanta, Georgia Office
404-679-9000
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children