The person at the center of this case
Joel Fernandez
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Joel Fernandez
Justice for Joel Fernandez — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What was Joel's intended destination when he left his residence on foot?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone witness Joel leaving his residence or see him in the area after November 28, 2012?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Joel leave on foot in an unknown direction—was this typical behavior or indicative of distress?
Joel Fernandez, a 38-year-old male, disappeared on November 28, 2012, from his residence in Orlando, Florida, when he left on foot in an unknown direction. He was last seen wearing a red and grey striped shirt, grey pants, navy blue jacket, black shoes, and a New York baseball hat. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and his whereabouts have not been determined despite investigation by the Orange County Sheriff's Office.
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evidence
Lead #4Have any of his personal items or clothing been recovered since his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP19278. Missing person: Joel Fernandez.
Last known contact: 2012-11-28 in Orlando, Orange, FL. Circumstances: Joel Fernandez was last seen at his resident, when he left on foot in an unknown direction.
Demographics: 38 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 165 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: New York baseball hat; Clothing: Joel was last wearing red and grey stripped shirt, grey pants. Navy blue jacket; Footwear: black shoes.
Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Office | 12-104535 | 2012-11-28.
Timeline of Events
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2012-11-28
Last Known Contact
Joel Fernandez left his residence on foot in an unknown direction. He was last seen wearing a red and grey striped shirt, grey pants, navy blue jacket, black shoes, and a New York baseball hat.
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Case Information
Incident:November 28, 2012
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 28, 2012
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4072547200
You can remain anonymous