The person at the center of this case
Alberto Batista
Missing Person · Open
21 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 did Alberto leave on his bicycle shortly before his girlfriend's death, and what were the exact circumstances of her death?
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person
Lead #2What was the nature of Alberto's relationship with his girlfriend, and did he have any plans to return?
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location
Lead #3Where might a 63-year-old man on a bicycle travel from Auburndale, and did he have family or friends in nearby areas?
Alberto Batista, a 63-year-old man, disappeared on September 6, 2004, from Auburndale, Florida, after riding away on his bicycle shortly before his girlfriend died of natural causes. He was reported missing ten days later by his girlfriend's mother, and no credible sightings or contact have been reported in over two decades. The circumstances surrounding his departure and prolonged absence remain unexplained, and investigators continue to seek any information about his whereabouts or fate.
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Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing a man matching Alberto's description (5'5", 130 lbs, black hair, brown eyes) in the years following his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
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 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 his last known contact.
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Case Information
Incident:September 6, 2004
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 6, 2004
Last Updated:June 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous