The person at the center of this case
Jesus Fernandez Salazar
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2018
Missing Person: Jesus Fernandez Salazar
Justice for Jesus Fernandez Salazar — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was the subject that impersonated Jesus's cousin and drove him to Tijuana? What were their motives?
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witness
Lead #2Where is the ex-tenant who followed the vehicle? Can they provide details about the route taken or the subject's identity?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone confirmed Jesus crossed into Tijuana, or does evidence suggest he never reached the border?
Jesus Fernandez Salazar, an 85-year-old man, disappeared on October 12, 2018, from Oxnard, California after receiving a phone call he believed was from his cousin offering a ride to Tijuana. He left his home immediately and has not been seen since, though police determined the caller was actually another subject who drove him toward the Mexican border. His passage into Tijuana has never been confirmed, leaving his current whereabouts and circumstances unknown.
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clue
Lead #4Jesus was carrying a black backpack when he left—has this item ever been recovered or sighted?
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timeline
Lead #5Why would an 85-year-old man leave his home so quickly for an unconfirmed trip to Tijuana with a stranger?
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NamUs case MP53556. Missing person: Jesus Fernandez Salazar.
Last known contact: 2018-10-12 in Oxnard, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: MP was at his home w/long-time friend.
MP told friend that MP's cousin was going to pick him up to go to Tijuana. At 2000 hours MP got a call from a subject he identified as his female cousin.
MP immediately left the home. About 2 to 3 minutes later MP's long-time friend followed MP outside the home but could not see MP.
During investigation it was discovered that another subject identified by the police had been the one to call MP and drove MP from Oxnard to Tijuana. They were followed by one of the subject's ex-tenants.
MP's passage into Tijuana has yet to be confirmed by California DOJ. Demographics: 85 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 135 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Brought black backpack with him; Clothing: blue jacket, blue jeans; Eyewear: Glasses (no contact lenses).
Investigating agency: Oxnard Police Department | 18-117084 | 2018-11-04.
Timeline of Events
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2018-10-12
20:00Last Contact and Departure
Jesus received a phone call he believed was from his female cousin offering a ride to Tijuana. He immediately left his home. His friend followed outside moments later but could not locate him.
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2018-10-12
Transportation to Tijuana
Police determined that an unidentified subject (not his cousin) made the call and drove Jesus from Oxnard toward Tijuana. The subject's ex-tenant followed them.
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2018-11-04
Case Filed
Oxnard Police Department officially filed case MP53556 and case number 18-117084.
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:September 29, 2026
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Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053857600
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