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Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar

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Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar

Case
#3605
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 19, 2026
Consulado General de El Salvador
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6 years waiting ยท since 2020

Missing Person: Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar

Justice for Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar โ€” the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

Were there any witnesses who saw Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar on or around August 22, 2020, in Brownsville?

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clue
Lead #2

What are the unknown circumstances surrounding his disappearance on August 22, 2020?

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Lead #3

Why is the Salvadoran consulate investigating rather than local law enforcement, and what is their connection to the case?

Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar, a 29-year-old Hispanic male, was last known to have contact on August 22, 2020, in Brownsville, Texas. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and little information has been made public about the investigation. The case is being handled by the Consulado General de El Salvador, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.

Case
#3605
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 19, 2026
Consulado General de El Salvador

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP82145. Missing person: Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar.

Last known contact: 2020-08-22 in Brownsville, Cameron, TX. Circumstances: Desconocidas/unknown Demographics: 29 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.

Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Consulado General de El Salvador.

Timeline of Events

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2020-08-22

Last Known Contact

Jose Ricardo Osorio Melgar was last known to have contact in Brownsville, Cameron County, Texas.

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Case Information

Incident:August 22, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:August 22, 2020
Last Updated:September 26, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9567895925
You can remain anonymous