The person at the center of this case
Jose Juan Perez Becerra
Missing Person · Open
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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evidence
Lead #1What caused the vessel to capsize and why was only one body never recovered?
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location
Lead #2Were search efforts in the vicinity of Santa Cruz Island comprehensive enough to locate Perez's remains?
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clue
Lead #3What were the circumstances and conditions of the fishing trip that led to the capsizing?
Jose Juan Perez Becerra, a 37-year-old male, went missing on March 10, 2012, during a fishing trip to the Channel Islands off Ventura, California. The following day, the U.S. Coast Guard discovered a capsized vessel in the area near Santa Cruz Island with three deceased occupants, but Perez's body was never recovered. Despite extensive search efforts, his remains continue to be unaccounted for, leaving questions about what happened during the voyage and whether recovery is still possible.
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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
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2012-03-11
Vessel discovered capsized
USCG and vessels found a capsized vessel near Santa Cruz Island with three deceased subjects; Perez was the fourth unaccounted-for person
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Case Information
Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8056814100
You can remain anonymous