I thought the way they did the video on this case was very well done. I do think she is no longer with us but her family does deserve answers. We need to find out what happened to her and lay her to rest.

Ramiro Avila Jr., 32, was last seen in downtown Brownsville, Texas in the early morning hours of May 13, 2017. Those who knew them say they were dropped off near the 1200 block of East Washington Street at about 2:40 a.m. by a sister and never returned home. From that moment no confirmed sightings, phone activity, or contact with family occurred.

Avila is described as 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 0 inches tall, 200 to 220 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. They identified as either female or gender-fluid, commonly used the name Kimberly, and that night wore a black wig, black short-sleeved dressy blouse, black skirt, black fishnet stockings, stiletto heels, and gray contact lenses. Avila had worked for years as a sex worker in downtown Brownsville and was entered as an endangered missing person in NamUs (case MP39128).

Investigators with the Brownsville Police continue to treat the case as active but have not disclosed conclusive evidence of foul play or an accidental disappearance. A 2019 statement by the Cameron County District Attorney said a suspect had been interviewed, and a combined reward of $10,000 has been offered for credible information. Avila’s family still holds vigils and posts appeals for tips.

If anyone knew Kimberly’s routines, associates, or saw them the night of May 13, 2017, please share what you remember.