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Javier Roberto Herrera

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Javier Roberto Herrera

Case
#1444
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
El Paso Police Department
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004

Missing Person: Javier Roberto Herrera

Justice for Javier Roberto Herrera — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Herrera drive to Juárez, and did he have known contacts or business there?

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vehicle
Lead #2

What happened to his vehicle—was it recovered in Mexico or on either side of the border?

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clue
Lead #3

Were there any witnesses to his departure from El Paso or arrival in Juárez?

Javier Roberto Herrera, a 43-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on March 1, 2004, after driving his vehicle from El Paso, Texas into Juárez, Mexico, and failing to return. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear—whether he encountered foul play, became lost, or chose not to return is unknown. The case remains open with the El Paso Police Department, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or activities in Mexico is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#1444
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 19, 2026
El Paso Police Department

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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contact
Lead #4

Did he communicate with anyone about his plans or reasons for crossing into Mexico?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP84415. Missing person: Javier Roberto Herrera.

Last known contact: 2004-03-01 in El Paso, El Paso, TX. Circumstances: The Missing Person drove his vehicle into Juarez, Mexico, and never returned.

Demographics: 43 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.

Clothing and accessories: Footwear: Cowboy boots. Investigating agency: El Paso Police Department | 04-106144 | 2004-04-15.

Timeline of Events

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2004-03-01

Last Known Contact

Javier Roberto Herrera drove his vehicle into Juárez, Mexico and never returned.

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2004-04-15

Case Reported to NamUs

El Paso Police Department filed case MP84415 (04-106144) after his disappearance.

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Case Information

Incident:March 1, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 1, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 9158324400
You can remain anonymous