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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location
Lead #1Why was Juan Carlos traveling to Fresno for work, and did he have established contacts or employment there?
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timeline
Lead #2What was the specific job opportunity in Fresno that he mentioned to his family?
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contact
Lead #3Has anyone in Fresno or Central California reported seeing him or having contact with him since January 2016?
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. He promised to call them in a few months but never made contact, and his whereabouts remain unknown over a decade later. The case remains open with the Los Angeles Police Department, and investigators believe he may still be in Central California.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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clue
Lead #4Given he promised to call in a few months, what prevented him from making that contact?
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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 with family members and stated he was traveling to Fresno, CA for a job and would call them in a few months.
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2016
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 15, 2016
Last Updated:June 2, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
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