Above: Julian Hernandez in 2002 (left) and an age-progressed image to 14, circa 2011 (right)

Julian Tiberius Hernandez

Last seen in Birmingham, Alabama on August 28, 2002

Vital statistics: Biracial (hispanic/white) male. Born on March 31, 1997. Light brown hair, brown eyes. He has a small freckle on his left cheek near his mouth and his left cheek is dimpled. He may stutter and he is right-handed. Last seen wearing a white t-shirt with an alligator on it and jean shorts. Was four at the time.

NCIC number: M-672653791

Circumstances: He was abducted by his non-custodial father, Bobby Hernandez. A photo and vital statistics are posted below. He agreed to take Julian to preschool instead of his mother. Instead, he withdrew cash from his bank accounts and fled, taking some of the child's clothing, his stuffed Orca whale, and his soft baby afghan. They may be traveling in a white 1996 Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck with Alabama license plates numbered 1B4649C. They are thought to be in a coastal area with a warm climate, possibly in Guam, Puerto Rico, Hawaii, or the Tampa or Key West areas of Florida.


Above: Bobby Hernandez in 2002

Vital statistics: Hispanic (Puerto Rican) male. Born on September 3, 1962. Dark brown hair, blue eyes. He is right-handed, may stutter, and his right ear is pierced. He may use the alias last names "Green," "Little," "Riley" and/or "Diaz." He has a history of changing identities. Was thirty-nine at the time.

If you have any information as to Julian's whereabouts, please contact the Vestavia Hills Police Department at 205-823-1153. Any information received can be kept confidential.


Information used to compile this case file came from the following sources:
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
The Charley Project
Alabama Bureau of Investigation Center
Operation Lookout
NamUs National Missing Persons Data System
Child Protection Education Of America (site now defunct)

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