The person at the center of this case
Jose Juan Perez Becerra
Missing Person · Unsolved
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 person unaccounted for?
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location
Lead #2Where in the Channel Islands waters did the capsizing occur and what currents might have affected Perez's remains?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any witnesses on other vessels in the area who observed the incident?
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 near Santa Cruz Island with three deceased occupants, but Perez's remains were never recovered. Despite extensive search efforts, the circumstances of his disappearance and the location of his remains continue to be unknown.
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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 capsized and search initiated
USCG and vessels discovered a capsized vessel near Santa Cruz Island. Three deceased subjects were found; Perez was unaccounted for.
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Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 10, 2012
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8056814100
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