Cristian was with a group that was crossing into the US from Mexico. The group crossed near Roma, Texas. After Cristian's family sent him money to cross the Rio Grande, it was reported to the family that Border Patrol encountered the group and everyone scattered. The guide supposedly found everyone alive except for Cristian, and another individual who was supposedly deceased. The family has contacted local hospitals and law enforcements agencies, but to no avail. No one has heard from or seen Cristian since around the 3rd of July, 2010.