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Minor Hernandez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Montebello, California on Apr 11, 2017

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Victim Details

Jan 4, 2019

May 4, 2021

Minor

Hernandez

51

42

60 inches

66 inches

145 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Apr 11, 2017

Montebello

California

Los Angeles County

90640

No

45540

Montebello Police Department

Montebello

California

Los Angeles County

90640

Paul Antista

Detective

1600 West Beverly Boulevard, California

3238871313

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofmontebello.com/department/police.html

17-3635

Jun 1, 2017

Montebello Police Department

9484

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP54415) and 4 other sources
Minor Esbil Hernandez, a 42-year-old long-distance truck driver, was last seen in Montebello, California, on April 11, 2017. Hernandez had left his ex-wife’s house that morning and was expected to travel to Jurupa Valley for work. Due to the nature of his job, it was not uncommon for him to be away for extended periods. However, when a week passed with no communication from him, his ex-wife became concerned and contacted his employer. She was informed that he was on leave, but no further details were available regarding his whereabouts.

Hernandez, a Hispanic male standing 5'6" and weighing approximately 150 pounds, has brown hair and brown eyes. Despite efforts to locate him, no significant leads have emerged. The Montebello Police Department is overseeing the investigation, but few details have surfaced since his disappearance, and the case remains unsolved. It is still unknown whether foul play was involved or if Hernandez's disappearance was voluntary.

Hernandez’s family and law enforcement continue to seek information that might help solve this case. Anyone with details is urged to contact the authorities, and the case remains open in various missing persons databases. His sudden disappearance without any clear cause has left his family searching for answers, but so far, his case has not seen any breakthroughs.
Last Seen: Apr 11, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Minor Esbil Hernandez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Minor Esbil Hernandez – The Charley Project
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 86%175–190 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — North Hills, California - unidentified case UP17371
    John Doe — North Hills, California
    UP17371 • Found Dec 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 94%169 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 79%105–115 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17322
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17322 • Found Dec 2, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 42
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'0"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 145–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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