The person at the center of this case
Jose Juan Perez Becerra
Missing Person · Open - Remains unaccounted for
14 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Jose Juan Perez Becerra
Justice for Jose Juan Perez Becerra — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was the vessel capsized and what were the circumstances of the accident?
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person
Lead #2Could Perez have survived and drifted to another location, or did he perish in the incident?
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location
Lead #3Have systematic searches of nearby islands and coastlines been conducted to locate remains?
Jose Juan Perez Becerra, 37, disappeared on March 10, 2012, during a fishing trip to the Channel Islands near Ventura, California. The next day, the U.S. Coast Guard discovered a capsized vessel in the area with three deceased occupants, but Perez's body was never recovered. His remains remain unaccounted for nearly 14 years later, leaving questions about whether he may have survived or drifted to an unknown location.
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Lead #4Were there any other witnesses or vessels in the area that could provide additional details about the incident?
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NamUs case MP159260. Missing person: Jose Juan Perez Becerra.
Last known contact: 2012-03-10 in Ventura, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: On 03-10-2012, the missing person went on a fishing trip headed for the Channel Islands.
On 03-11-2012, USCG and vessels searched the area near Santa Cruz Island and discovered a capsized vessel. Three deceased subjects were found, and the fourth was still outstanding.
The fourth unaccounted-for person was Jose Juan Perez. Perez's remains are still unaccounted for.
Demographics: 37 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light gray or white t-shirt, blue pants, and white shoes.. Investigating agency: Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office | 12-3486 | 2012-03-12.
Timeline of Events
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2012-03-10
Fishing trip departure
Jose Juan Perez Becerra departed on a fishing trip headed for the Channel Islands from Ventura
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2012-03-11
Vessel discovered capsized
USCG and vessels searched the area near Santa Cruz Island and discovered a capsized vessel with three deceased subjects; Perez was unaccounted for
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Case Information
Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:June 30, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8056814100
You can remain anonymous