The person at the center of this case
Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala
Justice for Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1Why did he tell family he would only call in a few months? Was this unusual behavior or part of his job arrangement?
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location
Lead #2Did he actually reach Fresno or was he headed elsewhere? Central California is a broad region—where specifically might he have gone?
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clue
Lead #3What was the nature of the job he mentioned? Does the employer have records of his arrival or employment?
Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala, a 22-year-old Hispanic male, went missing on January 15, 2016, after telling his family he was traveling to Fresno, California for work and would contact them in a few months—but never did. He may be in Central California, and investigators have limited information about his whereabouts or circumstances of disappearance. The case remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit, and anyone with information about his location or activities since 2016 is urged to come forward.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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person
Lead #4Has anyone reported seeing him in Fresno or Central California since January 2016?
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NamUs case MP144329. Missing person: Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala.
Last known contact: 2016-01-15 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Family reported that they spoke to MP on 1/15/2016 who told them that he was on his way to a job in Fresno, CA and that he would call them in a few months, but he never did.
It's possible MP is in Central CA. Demographics: 22 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 171814663 | 2017-07-08.
Timeline of Events
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2016-01-15
Last Contact with Family
Juan Carlos Henriquez Ayala spoke to family members and stated he was on his way to a job in Fresno, CA and would call them in a few months
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2016
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2016
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous