
The person at the center of this case
Joshua Aaron Cruz
Justice for Joshua Aaron Cruz — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Were there any witnesses who saw Joshua on December 13, 2013, or in the days following his disappearance?
What specific circumstances led to Joshua being reported missing, and who reported him?
Has anyone spotted someone matching Joshua's description (5'5", 155 lbs, brown hair, hazel eyes) in Houston or surrounding areas since December 2013?
Joshua Aaron Cruz, a 20-year-old male, went missing on December 13, 2013, in Houston, Texas, while wearing a grey hoodie and possible blue Vans. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads reported since his last known contact. The Houston Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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What was the nature of Joshua's last known contact on December 13, 2013, and with whom?
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NamUs case MP23037. Missing person: Joshua Aaron Cruz.
Last known contact: 2013-12-13 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Missing since 12/13/2013.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: unknown; Clothing: Grey Hoodie sweater; Eyewear: unknown; Footwear: possible blue Vans; Jewelry: none. Investigating agency: Houston Police Department.
20-year-old Joshua Aaron Cruz was last known to be in contact on December 13, 2013, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He was wearing a grey hoodie sweater and possible blue Vans.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.