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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contact
Lead #1Did Donaciano actually board a flight to Mexico on July 1, 2013? Airline records could confirm or contradict his stated travel plans.
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witness
Lead #2Who was the friend who last saw Donaciano at the airport? What were his exact words about going to Mexico?
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location
Lead #3Was Donaciano ever confirmed to have arrived in Mexico, or did he disappear during travel?
Donaciano Alba Hernandez, a 45-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on July 1, 2013, at Des Moines Airport after telling his friend he was traveling to Mexico. His family in Mexico reported never hearing from him after his departure, raising concerns about his whereabouts. The case remains unsolved, and investigators seek information about his travel plans and any contact after that date.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why did family in Mexico contact the reporting party instead of Donaciano directly? What prompted their concern?
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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 his friend at Des Moines Airport. He stated he was traveling to Mexico.
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2013-07-01
Family contact attempt
Family members in Mexico reported they had not heard from Donaciano after his stated departure date.
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 2013
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 1, 2013
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5152834864
You can remain anonymous