Naum Rafael Mendez, 33, was last seen February 1, 2008, in Boca Raton, Florida. Originally from Oaxaca, Mexico, he had lived in the U.S. since 1996 and worked as a waiter at Matteo’s Restaurant; he also performed as a dancer under the name Gaviota at a Lake Worth nightclub. On the night he disappeared he left work about 10:30 p.m., returned to his apartment to change, and was last seen wearing a red dress, a blonde wig, and carrying a silver purse. He spoke with a relative later that evening and then was not heard from again. His car and other belongings were left behind, and investigators suspected foul play early on. Despite searches, no body was found.

Authorities later charged Juan Carlos Atenco Camacho with Mendez’s murder; Camacho reportedly confessed, saying the death occurred during an altercation and that he had disposed of the body in a canal near PGA Boulevard. Camacho pleaded guilty to manslaughter in 2012 and received a 15-year sentence. Mendez’s remains have never been recovered.

If anyone knew Naum’s routines, social circle, or saw him the night of February 1, 2008, please share what you know.