The person at the center of this case
Male victim (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open
23 years waiting · since 2002
JUAN CARLOS MAYORGA
Justice for Male victim (name not disclosed) — the trail went cold in 2002, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Juan Carlos Mayorga remains at large; known ties to North Carolina and Hidalgo, Mexico suggest possible hiding locations.
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evidence
Lead #2AK-47 assault rifle used in the murder—recovery or tracing of this weapon could provide critical leads.
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witness
Lead #3The female acquaintance at the center of the jealousy dispute may have crucial information about Mayorga's motive and whereabouts.
Juan Carlos Mayorga is wanted for the July 8, 2002 murder of a man in DeKalb County, Georgia, allegedly shot with an AK-47 during a confrontation rooted in jealousy over a female acquaintance. Mayorga fled and has evaded capture for over two decades, with known ties to North Carolina and Hidalgo, Mexico. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the FBI.
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contact
Lead #4Anyone with information about Mayorga's location or activities since 2002 should contact the FBI immediately.
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Official wording
Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Juan Carlos Mayorga is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man in DeKalb County, Georgia, on July 8, 2002. It is alleged that the murder stemmed from a jealousy that Mayorga had against the victim over a female acquaintance.
Mayorga allegedly confronted the victim at a residence and shot him to death with an AK-47 assault rifle. A local arrest warrant charging Mayorga with murder was issued on July 9, 2002, in DeKalb County, Georgia.
A federal arrest warrant charging Mayorga with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution was issued on November 12, 2002, in the Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta, Georgia. Remarks: Mayorga has ties to the state of North Carolina and Hidalgo, Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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2002-07-08
Murder Committed
Victim shot and killed with an AK-47 assault rifle at a residence in DeKalb County, Georgia during a confrontation with Juan Carlos Mayorga over a female acquaintance.
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2002-07-09
Local Arrest Warrant Issued
DeKalb County, Georgia issued a local arrest warrant charging Mayorga with murder.
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2002-11-12
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta issued a federal arrest warrant charging Mayorga with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 2002
Last Updated:May 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 2002
Last Updated:May 12, 2026