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Joana Hernandez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jun 26, 2011

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Victim Details

Jan 9, 2013

Jun 22, 2020

Joana

Hernandez

30

15

62 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Jun 26, 2011

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

84167

Los Angeles Police Department- 77th Street Station

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90003

7600 South Broadway, California

3237865075

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/77th_street_community_police_station

111216790

Los Angeles Police Department- 77th Street Station

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18732) and 6 other sources
Joana Hernandez, 15, went missing from Los Angeles, California, on June 26, 2011. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as 5'2" tall and weighing around 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a white shirt, white pants, and black sneakers. Joana also has a distinctive scar, three to four inches long, on her left hand.

Authorities believe Joana left voluntarily, and it is suspected she may have traveled to Mexico. Her case is classified as an endangered runaway, but few details have surfaced since she went missing. Despite the ongoing investigation, there have been no confirmed sightings, and her current whereabouts remain unknown.

The Los Angeles Police Department continues to handle the case, and age-progressed images of Joana have been released to aid in the search for her. If you have any information, authorities urge you to contact them.
Last Seen: Jun 26, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Joana Hernandez - The Charley Project
  • Missing: Joana Hernandez - 411 Gina
  • Joana Hernandez- California- 2011
  • Have you seen this child? Joana Hernandez | Los angeles police ...
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18732 | NamUs
  • Joana Hernandez | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — California - unidentified case UP54236
    Jane Doe — California
    UP54236 • Found Aug 9, 2018
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 15 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 67%111 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81695
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81695 • Found Jun 26, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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