DPS Seeks Leads in Teen’s 1988 Cold Case Killing

AUSTIN, TX -- The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is seeking information in the 1988 cold case homicide of 15-year-old Michael Flores, of Cameron County. An increased reward of up to $6,000 is now offered for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible if the tip is received before the next featured Texas Ranger cold case is announced.

Flores, of Rio Hondo, was killed on Sept. 26, 1988. He returned to his home in the 200 block of Forrest Street around 9:30 p.m. after band practice, went to his bedroom and listened to the radio. That’s when other people inside the house heard a gunshot and discovered Flores slumped over in his room, shot dead. The fatal gunshot was fired from outside of the house, and a small brown car was seen leaving the area immediately after the shooting.

To be eligible for cash rewards tipsters MUST provide information to authorities by calling the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). All tips are anonymous. Individuals can also submit information through the Texas Rangers’ Cold Case website or by phone to the Missing Persons Hotline at 1-800-346-3243.