Reina Mendez Marroquin, 44, was last seen shortly after midnight on January 1, 2011, in Fort Pierce, Florida, after finishing a shift at a local Kentucky Fried Chicken. She left with Rene Jose Marroquin, described in reports as her daughter’s estranged husband or boyfriend; Reina and Rene were not related despite sharing a last name. Reina had relied on Rene for rides but wanted him out of her life because of a history of violent behavior toward her.

Rene disappeared after Reina did and is now considered a person of interest. The van he had been driving was found abandoned at a friend’s home with its license plate switched to an expired tag. Investigators believe he may have fled to the San Antonio, Texas area, but his whereabouts are unknown. Reina never returned to collect her final paycheck and, despite searches and investigations, no trace of her has been found.

Did anyone in Fort Pierce or San Antonio have contact with Reina or Rene around New Year’s 2011 who might help fill in the last known movements?