Sat Apr 05 06:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Body Found in Oxnard Believed to Be Missing 13-Year-Old Oscar Omar Hernandez
**Oxnard, CA** – The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) is investigating the discovery of a body believed to be that of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, who was reported missing from the San Fernando Valley on Sunday. The body was found Wednesday in Oxnard during a coordinated search involving the LAPD and the FBI.
Hernandez was last seen visiting an acquaintance in Lancaster before failing to return home. The LAPD’s Robbery-Homicide Division took over the investigation on Tuesday, leading them to Oxnard. While the identity of the deceased has yet to be officially confirmed, police say the body matches Hernandez’s description. The cause of death remains undetermined.
LAPD Deputy Chief Alan Hamilton stated that investigators are working to establish a timeline of events surrounding Hernandez’s disappearance. He declined to comment on what led investigators to Oxnard, only stating that the investigation brought them to the location in an unincorporated area of Ventura County. The family was aware of Hernandez’s destination, according to Hamilton.
Grief-stricken family and friends gathered Thursday at the site where the body was found, expressing their sorrow and anger. Hernandez’s mother, Gladys Bautista, emotionally pleaded for justice. Friends described the teen as kind-hearted and a talented dancer.
The LAPD is pursuing leads to determine the cause of death and identify any potential suspects. Deputy Chief Hamilton emphasized the department’s commitment to finding those responsible, stating that the LAPD “will stop at nothing to bring people to justice.” The investigation is ongoing.
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