The person at the center of this case
Unknown male victim
Homicide · Open - Wanted
26 years waiting · since 1999
JESUS JOSE ASTORGA
Justice for Unknown male victim — the trail went cold in 1999, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Astorga currently located? Does he remain in Sonora or Durango, Mexico, or has he relocated?
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witness
Lead #2Who witnessed the stabbing or saw Astorga flee the residence on October 15, 1999?
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evidence
Lead #3What evidence connected Astorga to the victim and the murder weapon?
Jesus Jose Astorga is wanted for the fatal stabbing of a man at his residence in Shafter, California on October 15, 1999. After the murder, Astorga fled, likely to Mexico, prompting federal charges for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution in June 2000. He remains at large with known ties to Sonora and Durango, Mexico, and a $20,000 reward is offered for information leading to his arrest.
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#940
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI); Bakersfield Municipal Court District, Kern County, California
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contact
Lead #4Who are Astorga's known associates or family members who might provide information about his whereabouts?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Jesus Jose Astorga is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man by stabbing him to death at his place of residence in Shafter, California, on October 15, 1999. After the murder, he likely fled to Mexico.
On November 2, 1999, a local arrest warrant was issued for Astorga in the Bakersfield Municipal Court District, County of Kern, State of California, after he was charged with murder. On June 20, 2000, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Astorga in the United States District Court, District of California, Bakersfield, California, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Remarks: Astorga has ties to Sonora and Durango, Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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1999-10-15
Murder and Flight
Victim stabbed to death at his residence in Shafter, California. Astorga fled, likely to Mexico.
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1999-11-02
Local Arrest Warrant Issued
Bakersfield Municipal Court District, Kern County, California issued arrest warrant for murder charges.
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2000-06-20
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
United States District Court, District of California, Bakersfield issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 1999
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case
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Case Information
Incident:October 15, 1999
Last Updated:June 15, 2026
Up to $20,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case