José María Sedano Posadas was 23 when he left his home in Río Bravo, Texas, on April 2, 2008. Originally from Puebla, Mexico, he was described as quiet and reserved and enjoyed soccer and video games. He had lost his job at the end of March 2008 and told his mother and sister he would be gone for a few months; he packed a small bag and left on his bicycle and was not heard from again.

José’s family filed a missing person report about 20 days later after difficulties getting authorities to accept the case. Over the years they have continued searching but say no solid leads have emerged. There are unconfirmed theories that he may have tried to cross the U.S.-Mexico border, but nothing has been established and his whereabouts remain unknown.

If anyone knew José, saw him after April 2, 2008, or has information about his possible movements, please come forward.