Details - Unsolved Homicide

Texas Rangers Cold Case Investigation Details

Michael "Elvis" Barrera

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

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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.

Texas Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 to any person who provides information that leads to the arrest of the person/persons responsible for this crime. To be eligible for the cash rewards, tipsters MUST call the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. Tipsters will be provided a tip number instead of using a name.

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