Jesus Mendoza was 21 when he was last seen in Cherokee County, Texas, on December 24, 1988. At the time he disappeared he was described as Hispanic, 5 feet 6 inches tall, about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Very little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance. There are no confirmed sightings since Christmas Eve 1988, no publicly reported evidence or body, and no public disclosures about leads or suspects. The Texas Department of Public Safety is listed as the investigating agency and the case remains an open missing person matter.

If anyone in Cherokee County or nearby areas remembers Jesus Mendoza around late December 1988 or has any information that might help, please come forward.