Erika Andrea Gaytan, 29, of El Paso disappeared after attending an El Reencuentro Norteño concert at the El Paso County Coliseum on July 13, 2019. She attended the show with Ricardo Marquez and posted to social media during the concert; after the event Marquez said they argued and that Gaytan left by ride-share. Detectives found no evidence she requested or used a ride-share that night.

Investigators uncovered several concerning details: Marquez borrowed a shovel and his brother’s Jeep Wrangler despite having his own car; security footage showed that Jeep traveling to and from the Red Sands desert area; and sand-filled shoes plus zip ties that appeared to be used as restraints were found during a search of Marquez’s home. A DNA report matched Gaytan to blood on the Jeep’s rear cargo mat. Marquez was arrested and charged in December 2019, and in June 2022 a jury found him guilty of murder and he received a 75-year sentence.

Gaytan’s body has never been found and her family continues to seek closure and hopes her remains will be located so she can be buried. Does anyone have information about Gaytan’s last movements after the concert or about the Red Sands area activity that night?