The person at the center of this case
Antonio Hernandez
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Antonio Hernandez
Justice for Antonio Hernandez — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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location
Lead #1Why was Antonio believed to be in South Dakota when reported missing from Chicago? What was his purpose or destination?
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contact
Lead #2What were the exact circumstances of the last contact on January 1, 2005? Who was he in contact with?
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timeline
Lead #3Has there been any activity on his accounts, phone records, or other communications since January 1, 2005?
Antonio Hernandez, a 30-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on January 1, 2005, from Chicago, Illinois, though he was believed to be in South Dakota at the time of last contact. Nearly two decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with limited information about where he was headed or why contact was lost. The Chicago Police Department continues to seek information that could help locate Antonio or clarify what happened to him.
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witness
Lead #4Who last saw Antonio or spoke with him? Are there witnesses in either Chicago or South Dakota who can provide details?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP120456. Missing person: Antonio Hernandez.
Last known contact: 2005-01-01 in Chicago, Cook, IL. Circumstances: During last contact with Antonio, it is believed he was in South Dakota.
Demographics: 30 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Chicago Police Department- Area Five | JH232621 | 2024-04-20.
Timeline of Events
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2005-01-01
Last Contact with Antonio Hernandez
Antonio Hernandez was last contacted on January 1, 2005. He was believed to be in South Dakota at the time, though the incident was reported in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3127468605
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