"If only they had some sort of GPS monitor on them.” In the case of a person who vanishes without a trace, it’s only natural to wish for some magical tool that could just tell you where they were. As we learn with the case of missing Houston, Texas teenager, Alexander “AJ” Silva, sometimes even that’s not enough.AJ had been arrested in early 2021 and was required to wear an ankle monitor while he awaited trial. It was while he was wearing that device and being monitored by the Harris County court system that he disappeared and met what witnesses say was a horrific fate. How does this happen? How can a county just lose someone when they had the ability to track his exact location? We’ll delve into that and how AJ Silva’s family is fighting for justice.

If you have any information on the disappearance and potential homicide of AJ Silva, please contact the Black and Missing Foundation at 877-972-2634, or visit BAMFI.org

Si tiene alguna información sobre la desaparición y posible homicidio de AJ Silva, comuníquese con Black and Missing Foundation al 877-972-2634, o visite BAMFI.org

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