The person at the center of this case
Saul Aguilar Jr.'s ex-girlfriend (name not disclosed)
Homicide · Open
28 years waiting · since 1998
SAUL AGUILAR, JR.
Justice for Saul Aguilar Jr.'s ex-girlfriend (name not disclosed) — the trail went cold in 1998, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Where is Saul Aguilar Jr. currently hiding, given his known ties to Mexicali, Mexico?
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evidence
Lead #2What forensic evidence linked Aguilar to the shotgun murder?
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clue
Lead #3How does Aguilar's methamphetamine addiction connect to the motive for the murder?
In December 1997, Saul Aguilar Jr.'s ex-girlfriend was found dead in her Los Angeles home with a shotgun wound to her upper torso. Aguilar fled before charges could be filed, leading to a state arrest warrant on January 5, 1998, and a federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution issued in June 1998. Despite a $5,000 reward, Aguilar remains at large with known ties to Mexicali, Mexico, and a reported methamphetamine addiction.
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Los Angeles County Superior Court; United States District Court, Central District of California; FBI
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contact
Lead #4Who has had contact with Aguilar since his flight in early 1998?
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Source Narrative
Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder Caution: Saul Aguilar, Jr. is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Los Angeles, California.
In December of 1997, the victim was found in her home with a shotgun wound to her upper torso. A state arrest warrant was issued on January 5, 1998, by the Los Angeles County, California Superior Court, after Aguilar was charged with murder.
Aguilar was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and a federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Central District of California, on June 23, 1998. Remarks: Aguilar reportedly is a heavy methamphetamine user.
Aguilar has ties to Mexicali, Mexico.
Timeline of Events
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1997-12
Victim found deceased
Ex-girlfriend discovered in her home with a shotgun wound to her upper torso
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1998-01-05
State arrest warrant issued
Los Angeles County Superior Court issued arrest warrant for Saul Aguilar Jr. on murder charge
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1998-06-23
Federal arrest warrant issued
United States District Court, Central District of California issued federal warrant for unlawful flight to avoid prosecution
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 1997
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
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Case Information
Incident:December 1, 1997
Last Updated:April 29, 2026
Up to $5,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case