The person at the center of this case
Luz Zamora-Alferez
Violent Crime · Open / Unsolved
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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vehicle
Lead #1Did Zamora board the Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas? What evidence exists of his travel plans or ticket purchase?
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location
Lead #2Why was Zamora traveling from Bonita Springs to Homestead before his planned bus trip to Texas? Who did he meet or contact in Homestead?
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person
Lead #3Zamora was a heavy smoker preferring Mexican 'Argentinos' or 'Winston' cigarettes and had a distinctive salt-and-pepper beard, large mole on left chest, and axe scar on right leg—have any witnesses reported seeing someone matching this description?
Luz Zamora-Alferez disappeared on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida, while planning to travel by Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas—a trip he never completed. Originally from Mexico and residing in Bonita Springs at the time, Zamora vanished without a trace, leaving investigators with limited leads and no confirmed sightings after that date. Over four decades later, the case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information about his fate and any circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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#1054
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) / Florida Law Enforcement
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More leads to consider
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contact
Lead #4What family, friends, or associates in Mexico or the United States was Zamora in contact with before his disappearance?
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Official wording
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
Luz Zamora-Alferez disappears
Last seen in Homestead, Florida. 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:May 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 18, 1984
Last Updated:May 14, 2026