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Unidentified Hispanic / Latino Male
Age 50-85
from Los Angeles, California


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Victim Details

Jan 20, 2025

May 23, 2025

50420

2024-20390

Adult - Pre 90

50

85

69978

Emilio

Hernandez

65 inches

72 inches

207 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Hispanic / Latino

Male

5

Minutes

1939

1974

2024

Dec 28, 2024

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90006

No

1

49321

Los Angeles County Medical Examiner

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

Betsy Magdaleno

Medical Examiner Investigator, Identifications

1104 North Mission Road, , Los Angeles, California

3233430512

County

Medical Examiner

https://me.lacounty.gov/

2024-20390

Gray or Partially Gray

Thick

Sparse

Brown

Brown


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Case Description

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The decedent appears to be an unhoused elderly Hispanic male who was known as "Emilio Hernandez". He lived in an encampment near the intersection of Westmoreland Drive and Pico Boulevard in Los Angeles. He collapsed on the evening of 12/28/2024 and his friend called 911. Paramedics responded and pronounced the decedent dead at scene.
Date Found: 2024-12-28

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP136969

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (5)

    Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    Values read: this case vs the missing person.

    80%Moderate
    Ricardo Hernandez
    Ricardo Hernandez
    MP146369 • Missing since Nov 1, 2024 from unknown, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 50
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'3"–5'6"
    Weight 100%207 lb vs 150–207 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Bald
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
    78%Possible
    Juan Hernandez
    Juan Hernandez
    MP104973 • Missing since Dec 25, 2018 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%207 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
    78%Possible
    George Hernandez
    George Hernandez
    MP40801 • Missing since Oct 5, 2017 from Los Angeles, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 77 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 58%207 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
    77%Possible
    Arturo Hernandez
    Arturo Hernandez
    MP109270 • Missing since Jan 12, 2019 from Alhambra, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 76%207 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)
    76%Possible
    Antonio Becerra Hernandez
    Antonio Becerra Hernandez
    MP97338 • Missing since May 9, 2019 from Santa Ana, California
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–85 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'0" vs 5'7"
    Weight 74%207 lb vs 168 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Name: same last name as the tentative name (Emilio Hernandez)

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling this case.

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