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Luz Zamora-Alferez

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Luz Zamora-Alferez

Case
#1054
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI (VICAP)
Violent Crime · Open
41 years waiting · since 1984

LUZ ZAMORA-ALFEREZ - HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA

Justice for Luz Zamora-Alferez — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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witness
Lead #1

Who last saw Zamora in Homestead on September 18, 1984? Were there witnesses at the Greyhound station or along his route?

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clue
Lead #2

Zamora was a heavy smoker who preferred Mexican brand 'Argentinos' and 'Winston' cigarettes—could cigarette purchases or sightings at convenience stores help establish his movements?

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location
Lead #3

What was Zamora's exact location in Homestead before his intended bus departure? Did he reach the Greyhound station?

Luz Zamora-Alferez, a Mexican national, disappeared on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida, while en route to catch a Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas. He never arrived at his destination, and his whereabouts remain unknown over four decades later. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about his movements in Homestead and any circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

Case
#1054
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI (VICAP)

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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evidence
Lead #4

Zamora has distinctive identifying marks: a large mole on the left side of his chest and a scar on his right leg from an axe injury—these could aid identification if remains are discovered.

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Source Narrative

September 18, 1984 Homestead, Florida Luz Zamora-Alferez was last seen on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida. Prior to travelling to Homestead, Zamora had been residing in Bonita Springs, Florida.

At the time of his disappearance, he was supposed to take a Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas, but never arrived at his destination. Zamora is originally from Mexico.

At the time of his disappearance, was a heavy smoker and preferred the Mexican brand, "Argentinos" and/or "Winston" cigarettes. He has a large mole on the left side of his chest and a scar on his right leg from an axe injury.

In 1984, Zamora had a full salt and pepper beard.

Timeline of Events

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1984-09-18

Last Seen in Homestead

Luz Zamora-Alferez was last seen on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida. He was supposed to take a Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas but never arrived at his destination.

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Case Information

Incident:September 18, 1984
Last Updated:June 14, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 18, 1984
Last Updated:June 14, 2026