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Luz Zamora-Alferez

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Luz Zamora-Alferez

Case
#1054
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Violent Crime Apprehension Program (VICAP)
Violent Crime · Open
42 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 #1

Did Zamora board the Greyhound bus in Homestead? If so, at what time and from which station?

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witness
Lead #2

Who last saw Zamora on September 18, 1984, and under what circumstances?

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clue
Lead #3

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.

Case
#1054
SourceFBI WantedUpdated Mar 15, 2026
FBI Violent Crime Apprehension Program (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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person
Lead #4

Are there any individuals from his time in Bonita Springs or Homestead who had contact with Zamora 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

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:October 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 18, 1984
Last Updated:October 29, 2026