The person at the center of this case
Alberto Batista
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Alberto Batista
Justice for Alberto Batista — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why was there a 10-day delay between his last sighting and when he was reported missing?
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person
Lead #2What were the circumstances of his girlfriend's death, and did it relate to his disappearance?
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vehicle
Lead #3Was the bicycle ever located or investigated as evidence?
Alberto Batista, a 63-year-old man, disappeared on September 6, 2004, from Auburndale, Florida after riding off on his bicycle. He was reported missing ten days later by his deceased girlfriend's mother, and no one has seen or heard from him in over two decades. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, making this a long-standing missing person case that warrants continued investigation.
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Lead #4No contact or sightings in over 20 years—did he leave the area voluntarily or did something happen to him?
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NamUs case MP5721. Missing person: Alberto Batista.
Last known contact: 2004-09-06 in Auburndale, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim was reported missing on 09/16/2004 by his deceased girlfriend’s mother.
He allegedly rode off on his bicycle before his girlfriend died of natural causes. No one has seen or heard from the victim since his disappearance.
Demographics: 63 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 130 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 2004-157362.
Timeline of Events
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2004-09-06
Last Known Contact
Alberto Batista was last seen in Auburndale, Polk County, FL. He allegedly rode off on his bicycle before his girlfriend died of natural causes.
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2004-09-16
Reported Missing
Alberto Batista was reported missing by his deceased girlfriend's mother, ten days after last being seen.
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Case Information
Incident:September 6, 2004
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 6, 2004
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous