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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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Lead #1Who were the friends or associates Leonardo was traveling with to Mexico and Venezuela?
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Lead #2Can Facebook Messenger records provide additional details about Leonardo's plans, destination contacts, or travel companions?
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Lead #3Did anyone else at the residence or in the community see Leonardo leave or know about his travel plans?
Leonardo Joses Balza Marquez, a 15-year-old male, was last seen by a family member at his residence in Fort Walton Beach, Florida on June 30, 2026. He later contacted the family via Facebook Messenger stating he was traveling to Mexico and then Venezuela, but details about his companions and current whereabouts remain unknown. His family and investigators are seeking information about his location and safety.
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Lead #4Has Leonardo been spotted or made contact in Mexico or Venezuela since June 30, 2026?
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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
Leonardo 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
Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case MP160272.
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2026
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:June 30, 2026
Last Updated:July 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8506895655
You can remain anonymous