Ernest Roman, age 51, was tragically killed on June 7, 2003, in Rancho Cucamonga, California. His body was discovered near the 10300 block of Eighth Street. He had been shot, and authorities classified the case as a homicide. Despite ongoing investigations, Ernest's case eventually became one of the cold cases within San Bernardino County, with investigators continuing to seek information from the public to help solve the crime.
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department has urged anyone with information to contact their homicide detail to assist with the ongoing investigation.
Ernest Roman, a lifelong resident of Upland, was well-known in his community. He was a carpenter who enjoyed jogging and boxing. He was survived by his companion, Sally Hernandez, his son Ernie Roman Jr., and many other family members including siblings and grandchildren. A funeral service was held on June 13, 2003, at Stone Funeral Home in Upland, followed by burial at Bellevue Memorial Park in Ontario, California. His family and community continue to mourn the loss of a well-loved individual whose death remains unresolved.
The tragic circumstances of Ernest's death and the lack of clear leads have left his family seeking answers for years. Cold cases like Ernest's highlight the need for community involvement in providing any possible information that could bring justice to victims. Authorities still offer avenues for anonymous tips to encourage anyone who might have knowledge of the events surrounding his death to come forward.
