The person at the center of this case
Luz Zamora-Alferez
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 #1Were there any witnesses at the Greyhound bus station or along Zamora's route in Homestead on September 18, 1984?
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vehicle
Lead #2Did Zamora board the Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas, or did he disappear before reaching the station?
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contact
Lead #3Who was Zamora in contact with in Homestead, and did anyone see him that day?
Luz Zamora-Alferez disappeared on September 18, 1984, in Homestead, Florida, while en route to catch a Greyhound bus to Brownsville, Texas—a trip he never completed. Originally from Mexico and previously residing in Bonita Springs, Zamora vanished without a trace, leaving investigators with limited leads and no confirmed sightings after that date. Despite distinctive identifying features including a salt-and-pepper beard, a large mole on his left chest, and an axe scar on his right leg, his fate remains unknown and the case remains open.
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clue
Lead #4His preference for Mexican cigarettes (Argentinos/Winston) and distinctive physical features (salt-pepper beard, chest mole, leg scar) should aid identification if he resurfaces.
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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
Luz Zamora-Alferez Disappears
Luz Zamora-Alferez last seen 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:September 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 18, 1984
Last Updated:September 9, 2026