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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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Lead #1Why did Alberto leave on his bicycle just before his girlfriend's death, and what were the exact circumstances of her death?
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Lead #2Where was Alberto heading when he rode off on his bicycle, and did anyone see him after September 6, 2004?
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Lead #3Has anyone come forward with information about Alberto's whereabouts or activities in the days or weeks following his disappearance?
Alberto Batista, a 63-year-old man, disappeared on September 6, 2004, in 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 one has seen or heard from him in over two decades. The circumstances surrounding his sudden departure and prolonged absence remain unexplained, making this case a persistent mystery in Polk County.
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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 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 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 6, 2004
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous