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Michael Barrera

Michael "Elvis"   Barrera

REFERENCE NUMBER: 235 - Unsolved
COMPANY: F
RACE: Hispanic
SEX: Male
CITY: Poth
COUNTY: Wilson
RELATED YEAR: 1988



DETAILS:

Michael Barrera, a 19 year old Hispanic male who went by the nickname of "Elvis", was reported missing by his family on 12/27/1988 from Floresville, TX. He was last seen on 12/24/1988 at wedding reception at the local VFW Hall in Poth, TX. On 02/20/1988, his body was found in a pasture approximately 100 yards east of the Precinct 4 County Yard in Poth. Michael's death was due to gunshot wounds.

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