The person at the center of this case
Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez
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Missing Person: Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez
Justice for Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1What was the exact content and timing of the Facebook Messenger communication, and can it be traced to a specific location?
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person
Lead #2Who are the friends or associates Leonardo may have been in contact with before his disappearance?
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vehicle
Lead #3Did Leonardo have access to a vehicle, and if so, what is its description and license plate?
Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez, a 15-year-old male, was last seen by family at his residence in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on June 30, 2026, and subsequently told a family member via Facebook Messenger that he was traveling to Mexico and Venezuela. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators have no information about friends or associates he may be with. Anyone with information about Leonardo's location or travel is urged to contact the Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4Has Leonardo been spotted at any border crossings or airports heading toward Mexico?
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NamUs case MP160272. Missing person: Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez.
Last known contact: 2026-06-30 in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL. Circumstances: The juvenile male was last seen by a family member at their residence on June 30, 2026.
The juvenile later contacted a family member via Facebook Messenger and stated that he was traveling to Mexico and then Venezuela. The family member was unable to provide the names of any friends or associates with whom the juvenile may be staying.
Demographics: 15 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office | 26-123038 | 2026-07-06.
Timeline of Events
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2026-06-30
Last seen at residence
Leonardo was last seen by a family member at their residence in Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa, FL.
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2026-06-30
Facebook Messenger contact
The juvenile contacted a family member via Facebook Messenger stating he was traveling to Mexico and then Venezuela.
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2026-07-06
Case reported to authorities
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP160272 / 26-123038.
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2026
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous