Robert Ruiz Jr., 27, was last seen in Odessa, Texas, on June 1, 2018. He had been in the company of Zacery Ellias Aparicio, who disappeared around the same time; Zacery was last known to be seen on May 28, 2018, while Robert was last heard from on June 1. The two cases remain linked and were entered into NamUs in 2021.

Robert’s family reported him missing and his mother confirmed their final communication occurred in June 2018. Public details about what happened during that period are sparse, and media attention has been limited. Both families continue to seek answers and investigators have not released many specifics.

If anyone had contact with Robert or Zacery in late May or early June 2018, or has information that could help resolve these linked disappearances, please come forward.