Franklin Martinez Hernandez was 13 when he was last seen in his Dallas neighborhood on January 24, 2023. He is a Hispanic male, 5 feet 1 inch and about 106 pounds, with brown eyes and red or auburn hair that was longer and dyed a darker shade of red. Reports note he sometimes dressed in female clothing.

The Dallas Police Department’s Missing Person Squad opened an investigation and asked the public for any information. The community held vigils, organized search parties, and used flyers and social media to raise awareness. The Texas Department of Public Safety also lists his case.

Despite those efforts, investigators have struggled to find substantive leads and Franklin’s disappearance remains unresolved, leaving his family without answers. If anyone in Dallas remembers seeing Franklin around January 24, 2023, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.