Felicia Gómez Díaz, a 67-year-old Cuban woman, vanished on December 5th after leaving her home at 8:00 a.m. She resided on a small family farm in La Ermita, located along the road from Trinidad to Sancti Spíritus, for the past 40 years. Clad in a green jacket, leggings, rubber boots, and a blue cap from the local baseball team, she informed her husband she was off to retrieve their cows.
By 9:00 a.m., just an hour later, her husband noticed her absence and commenced a search. Since then, there has been no trace of her. Friends and family from the community immediately initiated a search effort. Despite being diabetic, Felicia had left home after having breakfast. The possibility of a robbery was dismissed as the cows returned on their own. "The cows always return to the same spot on their own," explained those familiar with the situation.
Her family clarified that Felicia was not found dead near a cow or harmed in any way, countering rumors surrounding her disappearance. "There have been no clues or any information whatsoever," they stressed in an interview with CiberCuba.
Initially, the family was upset because the police did not begin searching immediately. A police officer arrived at night to have them sign a report, explaining that they had to wait 24 hours before taking action, as is typical in missing persons cases globally. Authorities usually wait this period to rule out a voluntary absence and to see if the person returns home independently, generally waiting between 24 and 72 hours.
However, after the 24-hour mark, a police officer with a dog appeared at the farm, claiming that the lack of new leads was due to the time elapsed. The search seemed to stagnate, with officers seen idly under a mango tree the next day, while locals continued to comb through the area.
Social media attention has since prompted a shift in police response, bringing higher-ranking officials to the case. The community has also rallied, offering support and information. "Finally, senior officers have come, paying more attention to our distress over this baffling case... but it took them four days after the disappearance," a source close to the family remarked.
The mysterious case remains unsolved. "There are no signs, no clues, nothing. She told her husband she was going to fetch the cows right there in the field, and about an hour later, the cows came back, all of them, not one missing. Her husband looked for her everywhere. She left at 8:00 a.m., and by 9:00 a.m., he was already searching, but she was gone... No one understands," they reiterated.
Since day one, the entire town of La Ermita and nearby fields where the family has friends have been engaged in an intense search. Although some have had to return to work, many family members remain in La Ermita, with friends frequently visiting. The community has persistently searched without rest, emphasizing the lack of leads in such a small town where everyone knows each other.
The Disappearance of Felicia Gómez Díaz: Frequently Asked Questions
When was Felicia Gómez last seen?
Felicia Gómez was last seen on December 5th at 8:00 a.m. when she left her home to retrieve the cows.
What were the circumstances of her disappearance?
She went to fetch her cows, which later returned without her. No signs of foul play or robbery have been detected.
How has the community responded to her disappearance?
The community has been actively searching since her disappearance, with family and friends tirelessly looking for any signs of her.
What has been the police response?
Initially, the police response was slow, waiting 24 hours to take action. However, after public pressure, higher-ranking officers have become involved.