The person at the center of this case
Luz Zamora-Alferez
Justice for Luz Zamora-Alferez — the trail went cold in 1984, but the truth hasn't.
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Did Zamora board the Greyhound bus in Homestead? If so, at what time and from which station?
Who last saw Zamora on September 18, 1984, and under what circumstances?
Zamora was a heavy smoker who preferred Mexican 'Argentinos' or 'Winston' cigarettes—could cigarette purchases help trace his movements?
Luz Zamora-Alferez disappeared on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida, while en route to catch a Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas—a journey he never completed. Originally from Mexico and residing in Bonita Springs at the time, Zamora vanished without a trace, leaving investigators with few leads and no confirmed sightings after that date. His case remains unsolved, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or what happened that day is urged to come forward.
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Are there any individuals from his time in Bonita Springs or Homestead who had contact with Zamora before his disappearance?
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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.
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.