Since Monday, March 4th, every day has felt like a year for Caleb Harris’ family and friends. A 21-year-old student at Texas A&M Corpus Christi, Caleb, vanished without a trace.
Caleb spent Sunday evening at his apartment preparing for the week. A typical college student and creature of habit, he played video games and walked his and his roommate’s new dog. He ordered Uber Eats for the next day. At 2:44 am, he sent a Snapchat video to his sister. At 3:02 am, Caleb sent a Snapchat photo to a friend (both images were outside his apartment). At 3:12 am, his phone pinged for the last time. Neither it nor he has been seen since.
Caleb’s roommates noticed him missing the following morning at 11:00 am and called the police. Other than his phone, his personal belongings were in the apartment. His parents were notified that afternoon.
Who is Searching for Caleb?
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The search is extensive. The initial searches focused on the Corpus Christi area but have moved statewide and beyond. Local social media coverage is intense, with theories ranging from him leaving on his own accord to possibly being a victim of sex trafficking. The former has been dismissed by those closest to him. Caleb’s college roommates were lifelong friends, and he and his family were very close. All were cleared by law enforcement.
On the other hand, Caleb did have an active yet private online presence. Speculation has ranged from his possibly being groomed to his being catfished. Texas ranks second in reported sex trafficking cases, and many begin with innocent online interactions. Most victims are adults, not children. In part because of its proximity to Mexico (less than a three-hour drive from Corpus Christi), the state is experiencing an increase in sex trafficking.
When Caleb’s disappearance became known, the Corpus Christi Police Department was (and remains) significantly involved, as do the FBI and other state and federal agencies. Likewise, Caleb’s family, a family spokesperson, and an independent search and rescue (SAR) nonprofit organization are prominently involved. Community volunteers generously offered their time, energy, and resources.
In an unexpected and worrisome twist, questions about the nonprofit’s owner’s history, intentions, and credibility were raised. Allegedly a convicted felon, she would, therefore, not have the right to obtain the necessary licenses to operate a nonprofit or to train how to lead informed and safe searches properly. This has increased concern about the validity and thoroughness of the earliest and most critical searches for Caleb.
The search statuses and any updates have decreased but continue to do so. According to their statements, Caleb’s family remains active and appreciative of all efforts. They and other volunteers continue distributing flyers in English and Spanish throughout the state.
Besides Caleb Harris, Who Else is Missing?
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In 2023, in Texas alone, 48,008 people were reported missing. 35,181 of those were children and 12,827 adults. More than 600,000 people are reported missing annually in the United States. Not surprisingly, California, Texas, and Florida, in that order, have the highest number of missing individuals.
Two critical issues with missing people are who goes missing and who gets coverage. In 2022, nearly 40% of those who went missing were minorities, yet African Americans make up only 13% of the population. The remaining were white or Hispanic.
Similarly, the disparity in coverage is alarming. While it is subjective and often depends on local media, there is a strong racial bias. A person of color is typically missing four times longer than a white person. Young, white women and people of status garner the most attention and coverage.
The Search for Caleb Continues
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Successful recoveries usually occur in the first 24 hours. Approximately 1% of missing persons are never found. This number may seem low, but annually, around 6,000 people are missing, and 6,000 families are desperately searching for their loved ones—Caleb’s family included.
About the Author
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