Two Suspects Arrested in Disappearance of Alabama Family

Aurelia Choc Cac and two of her children remain missing after a bloody scene was discovered in their home.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Authorities in Alabama have arrested two men in connection with the mysterious disappearance of Aurelia Choc Cac, 40, and her two children, 17-year-old Niurka Zuleta Choc and 2-year-old Anthony Garcia Choc. The family was reported missing on January 31 after a neighbor found signs of a struggle in their home, including blood and a missing mattress. Police have charged Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra with three counts of first-degree kidnapping, while Silverio Garcia, Cac's employer who was in a relationship with her adult daughter, was arrested on a weapons charge.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Aurelia Choc Cac and her two children has raised serious concerns about their safety and well-being. The discovery of a bloody scene in their home suggests they may have been taken against their will, heightening the urgency to locate them. This case also highlights the vulnerabilities that undocumented immigrants can face, as the family's immigration status could deter them from seeking help.

The details

According to investigators, Cac, Niurka, and Anthony were last seen by a neighbor the night before they were reported missing on January 31. The neighbor said Cac gave no indication of any plans to leave. Police found signs of a struggle in the home, including blood and a missing mattress, which they described as concerning. Two suspects, Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra and Silverio Garcia, have been arrested in connection with the case. Guerra was charged with three counts of first-degree kidnapping, while Garcia, who was living with Cac's adult daughter, was arrested on a weapons charge due to his undocumented status.

  • Aurelia Choc Cac, Niurka Zuleta Choc, and Anthony Garcia Choc were reported missing on January 31.
  • Silverio Garcia was arrested on February 3 in connection with the case.
  • Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra was arrested on February 9 in connection with the case.

The players

Aurelia Choc Cac

A 40-year-old woman who went missing along with two of her children.

Niurka Zuleta Choc

Aurelia Choc Cac's 17-year-old daughter who went missing.

Anthony Garcia Choc

Aurelia Choc Cac's 2-year-old son who went missing.

Juan Carlos Argueta Guerra

A 31-year-old man arrested and charged with three counts of first-degree kidnapping in connection with the disappearance.

Silverio Garcia

A 60-year-old man arrested on a weapons charge due to his undocumented status, who was living with Cac's adult daughter at the time of the disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“We want to find this family, so I don't want them to be fearful that they're going to be deported just for coming along.”

— Paul Burch, Mobile County Sheriff (FOX 10)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Silverio Garcia, who remains on a Homeland Security Investigation hold due to his undocumented status, to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the vulnerabilities that undocumented immigrants can face, as the family's immigration status could deter them from seeking help. It also underscores the importance of community support and law enforcement efforts to locate missing persons, regardless of their background.