The person at the center of this case
Male victim (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open - Wanted by FBI
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 #1Where has Juan Carlos Mayorga been hiding for over 20 years? Why has he evaded capture despite federal manhunt?
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location
Lead #2What specific connections does Mayorga have in North Carolina and Hidalgo, Mexico that could aid in locating him?
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evidence
Lead #3Are there any witnesses to the confrontation or shooting who could provide additional details about the motive or circumstances?
Juan Carlos Mayorga is wanted for the July 8, 2002 murder of a man in DeKalb County, Georgia, allegedly shot with an AK-47 rifle 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. The case remains active with both state and federal arrest warrants outstanding, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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DeKalb County Police Department / Northern District of Georgia (FBI)
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person
Lead #4Who was the female acquaintance at the center of the jealousy dispute that allegedly triggered the murder?
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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 Incident
Victim shot and killed with AK-47 assault rifle at a residence in DeKalb County, Georgia during confrontation with Juan Carlos Mayorga over a female acquaintance.
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2002-07-09
Local Arrest Warrant Issued
DeKalb County, Georgia issued local murder warrant for Juan Carlos Mayorga.
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2002-11-12
Federal Arrest Warrant Issued
Northern District of Georgia, Atlanta issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 2002
Last Updated:June 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 8, 2002
Last Updated:June 16, 2026