The person at the center of this case
Ricardo Hernandez
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Ricardo Hernandez
Justice for Ricardo Hernandez — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Did Ricardo actually travel to New York as he indicated, or did he remain in the Los Angeles area?
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witness
Lead #2Have anyone in Echo Park, Downtown Los Angeles, or South Gate seen Ricardo since November 2024?
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contact
Lead #3Has Ricardo attempted to contact family members or accessed any services that might provide a lead on his current location?
Ricardo Hernandez, a 50-year-old Hispanic male, was last contacted by family in November 2024 while experiencing homelessness in the Los Angeles area. He mentioned plans to travel to New York, but it remains unknown whether he ever made that trip or where he may be now. His family is seeking information about his whereabouts and any contact he may have had since November 2024.
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person
Lead #4What circumstances led to Ricardo's homelessness and are there shelters or support services in LA where he may have sought help?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP146369. Missing person: Ricardo Hernandez.
Last known contact: 2024-11-01 in unknown, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Family last had contact with Ricardo in November of 2024 but wanted to wait until Mother's Day passed to see if he would reach out and make contact, but he never did.
Family stated that he is experiencing homelessness and would frequent the following cities: Echo Park, Downtown Los Angeles, and South Gate. The last time his family spoke to him, he indicated that he was going to New York, but it is unknown if he ever did.
Demographics: 50 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 150 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: South Gate Police Department | 2504381 | 2025-05-16.
Timeline of Events
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2024-11-01
Last Contact with Family
Ricardo last contacted his family in November 2024. He indicated he was planning to travel to New York but it is unknown if he ever did.
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2025-05-16
Case Reported to NamUs
Family reported Ricardo missing to South Gate Police Department after he failed to reach out on Mother's Day as hoped.
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 1, 2024
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3235635400
You can remain anonymous