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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person
Lead #1What were the circumstances of Jose's life in 2006 that may have led to his disappearance?
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contact
Lead #2Has anyone had any contact with Jose since January 2006, even indirectly through social media or mutual acquaintances?
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location
Lead #3Are there specific locations in Los Angeles where Jose frequented that should be revisited or investigated?
Jose Juan Aquino Bernardo, a 35-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen by his family in Los Angeles in January 2006 and has not been heard from since. Nearly two decades have passed with no confirmed contact or sightings, leaving his whereabouts entirely unknown. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to come forward.
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#1706
Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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clue
Lead #4Could Jose have relocated to another state or country, or does evidence suggest foul play?
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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 his family in Los Angeles, California in January 2006
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2006
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 1, 2006
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous