The person at the center of this case
Eric Samora
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2014
Missing Person: Eric Samora
Justice for Eric Samora — the trail went cold in 2014, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1What did the other occupant who fled the vehicle report about Eric's direction or condition?
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evidence
Lead #2Were there any tracking efforts or search results that might indicate where Eric went after entering the brush?
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suspect
Lead #3Why was the vehicle initially pulled over, and were there any outstanding warrants or concerns?
Eric Samora, a 20-year-old male, disappeared on August 20, 2014, near the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint in Brooks County, Texas, after fleeing into brush when the vehicle he was riding in was pulled over by law enforcement. Despite extensive searches by both law enforcement and Border Patrol, he has not been located or heard from in over a decade. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him that day.
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clue
Lead #4Has there been any communication, sightings, or activity on Eric's accounts since August 2014?
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location
Lead #5What specific area of brush was searched, and were there any barriers or geographic features that might have affected the search?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP32008. Missing person: Eric Samora.
Last known contact: 2014-08-20 in Falfurrias, Brooks, TX. Circumstances: On 20 AUG 2014, Eric was riding in an SUV with an acquaintance from Edinburg, TX towards the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint.
Before reaching the checkpoint, the vehicle was pulled over by law enforcement. Eric and another occupant ran into the brush.
Both law enforcement and Border Patrol have conducted searches for Eric, but he has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 20 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Unknown; Clothing: Unknown; Eyewear: Unknown; Footwear: Unknown; Jewelry: Unknown.
Investigating agency: Brooks County Sheriff's Office | 16-04-07-001MP | 2015-11-30.
Timeline of Events
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2014-08-20
Vehicle pulled over near checkpoint
Eric Samora was riding in an SUV from Edinburg when the vehicle was pulled over by law enforcement near the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint. Eric and another occupant fled into the brush.
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2014-08-20
Last known contact
Eric was last seen fleeing into brush near the Falfurrias Border Patrol Checkpoint after the vehicle was stopped by law enforcement.
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2014
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2014
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3613253696
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