Juan Chavez Ayala was 31 when he was last seen near Odessa, Texas, on March 29, 2018. According to reports, he was left behind by a human smuggler during a border crossing attempt because he could no longer walk. He was described as being in a vulnerable condition when last seen.

His whereabouts remain unknown and the case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). The circumstances underscore the dangers migrants can face when travelling through harsh terrain and being abandoned.

If anyone has information about Juan Chavez Ayala or his movements around March 29, 2018, please come forward to assist the ongoing inquiry.