Found Safe TX - LF, 9, & dad, Hector Flores Jr, 49, hiking @ Big Bend Natl Park, 28 Jan 2022 *Arrest*

[cvaldez1975]

It seems unusual for the FBI to be the first point of contact in a lost hiker case. I think there's something the public isn't being told.

this....

 

[agilbe]

this....

I agree 1oo%. Something is off.

 

[cvaldez1975]

im wondering if we will hear that mom was killed at the home and he left with the daughter.... speculation only

 

[happyday]

Have I missed it somewhere? Were they just out for a day hike or were they planning on camping? This does not look like a place to take a 9 year old. If you wanted to spend some quality time with your child surely there would have been other places to go. That's about an hour and half drive from their home. I feel like a part of the story is missing for me. JMO

No, we hardly have any information at all. There is absolutely nothing new in the news. Every single article is the exact same worded article.

 

[happyday]

I agree there has to be more to this. The FBI for tips and saying you can remain anonymous….

 

[agilbe]

OK so who reported them missing? The mom or the relatives in San Antonio or I guess someone may have just happened on the truck? But if the truck was just found and that started it all, why didn't someone report them missing? Up thread someone asked if LF was being homeschooled, I didn't make the connection until just now. That was a Monday. If not being homeschooled , they took her out of school for a hike/camping trip? And then someone waited a week to report them missing? This is getting more and more curious.

 

[SimplyCass]

OK so who reported them missing? The mom or the relatives in San Antonio or I guess someone may have just happened on the truck? But if the truck was just found and that started it all, why didn't someone report them missing? Up thread someone asked if LF was being homeschooled, I didn't make the connection until just now. That was a Monday. If not being homeschooled , they took her out of school for a hike/camping trip? And then someone waited a week to report them missing? This is getting more and more curious.

(RBBM) January 28 is Friday. My opinion - if she was in school, she'd miss Friday for a weekend trip and would return Monday.

I do want to know what state the truck was in. Doors locked? Keys nearby? that would tell us so much more about what to think.

 

[agilbe]

(RBBM) January 28 is Friday. My opinion - if she was in school, she'd miss Friday for a weekend trip and would return Monday.

I do want to know what state the truck was in. Doors locked? Keys nearby? that would tell us so much more about what to think.

That's what I get for looking at the wrong month on the calendar.

 

[GuyfromCanada]

NewsWest 9 spoke with Tom VandenBerg, Park Ranger and Public Information Officer for Big Bend National Park. He said several agencies have joined forces on the search to hike the area, drive the backcountry roads and search from the air using helicopters.

"Over the weekend, we had... about 25 people active in the search," said VandenBerg. "Today, I believe we have about 10 people on the ground tracking and combing the areas as carefully as they can. The Border Patrol helicopter is in action today as well as the Department of Public Safety aircraft."

VandenBerg said the search began immediately after the vehicle was found. He said it's difficult to make a conclusion to what happen to the people.

More at Fort Stockton father, daughter still missing | newswest9.com

 

[ClaireNC]

It seems unusual for the FBI to be the first point of contact in a lost hiker case. I think there's something the public isn't being told.

Could the FBI be handling this case because it’s a National park? Though I agree there seems to be more to the story.

 

[Tssiemer]

Could the FBI be handling this case because it’s a National park? Though I agree there seems to be more to the story.

I know some states have automatic FBI involvement of cases involving missing children. I +THINK+ Colorado is one.

Nevermind, apparently any child suspected of being kidnapped under the age of 12 the FBI has jurisdiction.

 

[agilbe]

I know some states have automatic FBI involvement of cases involving missing children. I +THINK+ Colorado is one.

Nevermind, apparently any child suspected of being kidnapped under the age of 12 the FBI has jurisdiction.

Hmmmm so I wonder if that means the FBI thinks this could be a kidnapping???? All the news I've seen about has pretty much said the same thing. They went to the park, car found abandoned and no sign of father or daughter. JMO

 

[carbuff]

Yes, the FBI is probably involved because it's a national park. There could be other reasons, but it wouldn't be necessary.

 

[Artemis3]

I don't this this would be anything cartel related and if he was heading to Mexico it wouldn't make sense to abandon the car miles from the border with that terrain. The only real place to get to in Mexico from Big Bend is Boquillas and it is tiny. We took Old Ore road last year in the winter. There are quite a few tinajas off the path and it's easy to get lost with how secluded it is.

 

[agilbe]

I don't this this would be anything cartel related and if he was heading to Mexico it wouldn't make sense to abandon the car miles from the border with that terrain. The only real place to get to in Mexico from Big Bend is Boquillas and it is tiny. We took Old Ore road last year in the winter. There are quite a few tinajas off the path and it's easy to get lost with how secluded it is.

Welcome and thank you for the information and first hand observations.

 

[CluelessWonder]

I hope for good news soon.

 

[Ravenmoon]

I know some states have automatic FBI involvement of cases involving missing children. I +THINK+ Colorado is one.

Nevermind, apparently any child suspected of being kidnapped under the age of 12 the FBI has jurisdiction.

Isn't Big Bend in Texas?

 

[Howl]

Isn't Big Bend in Texas?

Yes, Big Bend National Park is in West Texas, on the border with Mexico.
Big Bend National Park
I hope everyone who loves rugged desert country and amazing geology gets to visit Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park sometime.
Except in the summer. It is brainfry hot during most of the summer; maybe stick to higher elevations in the Chisos Mtns.

 

[kyrarose]

Man, some dark comments in here. My ex husband takes my daughter all over the country, and goes hiking and camping everywhere, regardless of season. He even just impulsively finds places that look interesting to walk around in for a bit. Someone above asked what mother would be okay with camping there in January, and I guess that’s me. It could certainly be something more nefarious but my first thought is just that they got lost and in over their heads accidentally. Why are we talking cartels? Just because of his name or did I miss something?

 

[annpats]

Why are we talking cartels? Just because of his name or did I miss something?

Well, it has to be considered as it's on the border with Mexico, and it's a rural national park. Both of these would make it an ideal area for cartel activities.

Who knows if they didn't accidentally run into something they shouldn't have?