Luis Amado Perez, 66, was shot and killed on August 25, 1989, in Immokalee, Florida. Another man was wounded in the same incident; Perez died of his injuries. The killing is one of several unsolved homicides from a period when the community experienced frequent violence amid poverty and exploitation of migrant workers.

The investigation has produced no significant arrests or breakthroughs, and scarcity of evidence and witness testimony has hindered progress. Authorities have encouraged the community to come forward with information, but fear and distrust in a marginalized, economically challenged area have complicated cooperation.

The homicide of Luis Perez is tied to wider social problems in Immokalee, where residents’ vulnerability has made them targets for violent crime. If anyone knew Luis, was in the area that night, or has information that could help, please share what you know with investigators.