The person at the center of this case
Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2006
Missing Person: Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo
Justice for Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo — the trail went cold in 2006, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Family members or acquaintances in Los Angeles who had contact with Jose in early 2006 may have critical information about his activities or plans
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clue
Lead #2Why did contact with Jose cease abruptly in 2006? Was there a triggering event or circumstance?
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person
Lead #3Has anyone matching Jose's description been encountered or identified in other jurisdictions since 2006?
Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen by family in Los Angeles in January 2006 and has not been heard from since. Nearly two decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or leads to establish what happened to him. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information from anyone who may have encountered Jose or have details about his whereabouts.
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#1706
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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NamUs case MP137178. Missing person: Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo.
Last known contact: 2006-01-01 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Family last saw Jose in 2006 in the city of Los Angeles and have not heard from him since.
Demographics: 35 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 132 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 2320-15827 | 2023-09-25.
Timeline of Events
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2006-01-01
Last seen by family
Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo was last seen by family in Los Angeles, California in January 2006
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2006
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2006
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous