The person at the center of this case
Donaciano Alba Hernandez
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: Donaciano Alba Hernandez
Justice for Donaciano Alba Hernandez — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What details did the friend who last saw Donaciano at the airport provide about his demeanor, luggage, or travel plans?
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location
Lead #2Did Donaciano board a flight on July 1, 2013, and if so, to which destination?
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contact
Lead #3Has there been any communication or sighting of Donaciano in Mexico or elsewhere since his disappearance?
Donaciano Alba Hernandez, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on July 1, 2013, at Des Moines Airport in Iowa, where he told a friend he was traveling to Mexico. His family in Mexico reported never receiving contact from him, raising concerns about his welfare and whereabouts. Over a decade later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators seek information about his movements after leaving the airport.
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clue
Lead #4Why did family in Mexico not hear from Donaciano when he indicated he was traveling there?
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NamUs case MP151218. Missing person: Donaciano Alba Hernandez.
Last known contact: 2013-07-01 in Des Moines, Polk, IA. Circumstances: Donaciano Hernandez was last seen by his friend at the Des Moines Airport.
Donaciano told his friend he was going to Mexico. The family in Mexico called the reporting party and said they had not heard from Donaciano.
Demographics: 45 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 180 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black.
Investigating agency: Des Moines Police Department | 2013-31406.
Timeline of Events
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2013-07-01
Last seen at Des Moines Airport
Donaciano was last seen by a friend at Des Moines Airport. He stated he was traveling to Mexico.
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2013-07-01
Family concern
Family members in Mexico reported to authorities that they had not heard from Donaciano.
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 2013
Last Updated:August 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 2013
Last Updated:August 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
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