The person at the center of this case
Jesus Fernandez Salazar
Missing Person · Open
7 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 made the phone call claiming to be his female cousin? How did this person know his plans or obtain his phone number?
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contact
Lead #2What is the identity of the subject who drove Jesus Fernandez Salazar from Oxnard to Tijuana?
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witness
Lead #3Who was the ex-tenant who followed the vehicle? What did they observe during the drive?
Jesus Fernandez Salazar, an 85-year-old man, disappeared on October 12, 2018, from his home in Oxnard, California after receiving a phone call he believed was from his cousin offering a ride to Tijuana. He left immediately and has not been seen since, though he was reportedly driven from Oxnard to Tijuana by an unknown subject; his actual entry into Mexico remains unconfirmed. The case remains open with the Oxnard Police Department, and investigators continue seeking information about the caller's true identity and the circumstances of his departure.
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Lead #4Why has his passage into Tijuana not been confirmed by California DOJ? Are there border crossing records or surveillance footage?
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clue
Lead #5Jesus was carrying a black backpack when he left—has this item ever been located or reported?
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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 Disappearance
Jesus Fernandez Salazar received a phone call at his home from someone he believed was his female cousin offering to pick him up for a trip to Tijuana. He immediately left his home; his friend followed moments later but could not locate him.
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2018-10-12
20:03Friend Unable to Locate
Approximately 2 to 3 minutes after MP left his home, his long-time friend went outside to check on him but could not see him anywhere.
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2018-11-04
Investigation Opened
Oxnard Police Department opened investigation case 18-117084. It was discovered that an unknown subject (not his cousin) had called MP and drove him from Oxnard to Tijuana, followed by one of the subject's ex-tenants.
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 12, 2018 at 8:00 PM
Last Updated:June 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8053857600
You can remain anonymous