Above: Ramirez, circa 1989
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 6, 1989 from Brownsville, Texas Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 23, 1970 Age: 18 years old Height and Weight: 5'8, 150 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Ramirez has a mole on his neck. His nickname is Albert. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A red tank top and gray shorts, no socks or shoes.
Details of Disappearance
Ramirez was abducted at gunpoint from his family's residence in Brownsville, Texas on August 6, 1989. He has never been heard from again.Ramirez's mother believed that Juan Garcia Abrego orchestrated her son's abduction. A photo of Garcia Abrego is posted below this case summary. He was the head of the Gulf Cartel for approximately ten years. Garcia Abrego was convicted of numerous drug trafficking and money laundering charges in 1996 and sentenced to eleven life prison terms. He has never been charged in connection with Ramirez's case, although Ramirez's parents won a $6 million settlement from Garcia Abrego in February 1996. They received the award after accusing Garcia Abrego of ordering their son's kidnapping. Officials do not believe Ramirez's parents will receive the payment as the result of minimal funds.
Foul play is suspected in Ramirez's disappearance, which remains unsolved.
Above: Juan Garcia Abrego
Investigating Agency
Source Information
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Brownsville Police Department
956-548-7000
Child Search Ministries
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Organized Crime Syndicates
The United States Department Of Justice
The Dallas Morning News