The person at the center of this case
Two individuals murdered in Mendota, California
Cold Case · Open
9 years waiting · since 2016
JOSE SANTOS HERNANDEZ-OTERO
Justice for Two individuals murdered in Mendota, California — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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suspect
Lead #1What is Hernandez-Otero's current location and why has he evaded capture for over six years?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence connects Hernandez-Otero to the two murders and the racketeering organization?
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location
Lead #3What is the significance of his ties to El Salvador, and could he be hiding there?
Jose Santos Hernandez-Otero is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of two individuals in Mendota, California, on October 30, 2016. A federal arrest warrant was issued in August 2022 after he was charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering. Hernandez-Otero has known ties to Mendota, California, and El Salvador, and remains a fugitive sought by federal authorities.
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United States District Court, Eastern District of California; FBI
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Lead #4Who were the two victims and what was their connection to the alleged racketeering activity?
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Murder in Aid of Racketeering (2 Counts) Caution: Jose Santos Hernandez-Otero is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of two individuals in Mendota, California, on October 30, 2016. A federal arrest warrant was issued for Hernandez-Otero in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, California, on August 25, 2022, after he was charged with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering.
Remarks: Hernandez-Otero has ties to Mendota, California, and El Salvador.
Timeline of Events
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2016-10-30
Double homicide in Mendota
Two individuals were murdered in Mendota, California on October 30, 2016.
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2022-08-25
Federal arrest warrant issued
A federal arrest warrant was issued for Jose Santos Hernandez-Otero in the United States District Court, Eastern District of California, Fresno, California, charging him with two counts of murder in aid of racketeering.
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:September 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 30, 2016
Last Updated:September 12, 2026