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Jorge Hernandez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on Jan 18, 2011

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Victim Details

Apr 30, 2020

Apr 30, 2020

Jorge

Hernandez

39

24

65 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 18, 2011

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92507

No

81781

Corona Police Department

Corona

California

Riverside County

92880

John Garcia

Detective

730 Public Safety Way, California

9517362330

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.coronaca.gov/government/departments/police-department

20-27813

Jan 26, 2011

Corona Police Department

8479

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68711) and 5 other sources
Jorge Cruz Hernandez, 24, was last seen on January 18, 2011, in Corona, California. Before his disappearance, he had been reaching out to friends and family, asking for work references. Soon after, on January 21, 2011, his family began receiving troubling phone calls from an unknown individual who claimed Hernandez was being held for ransom. Despite his family paying the demanded amount via wire transfer, Jorge never returned, and he has not been heard from since.

Jorge is described as a Hispanic male, standing 5'5" and weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has a distinctive tattoo on his left arm that reads "LA Hernandez." Authorities believe he may have been taken against his will, but there have been few details or leads in the investigation. His case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Corona Police Department.
Last Seen: Jan 18, 2011

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  • Jorge Cruz Hernandez went... - Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP68711
  • Jorge Cruz Hernandez - The Charley Project
  • Jorge Cruz Hernandez | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Highland man identified as person found dead on San ...

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    John Doe — Compton, California
    UP10299 • Found Dec 26, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–28 vs 24
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%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 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12867 • Found May 3, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 70%200–250 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12379
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12379 • Found Jan 26, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 160 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.

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    Has anyone else been following Jorge Cruz Hernandez's case? I can't stop thinking about those... ...Read More
    05/22/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that the calls Jorge's family received could have been a scam... ...Read More
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