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$10,000 reward offered in mysterious disappearance of Palmdale man

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Jose Juan Ahumada [Image via LASD]
LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a $10,000 reward Tuesday for information regarding the disappearance of a Palmdale man six months ago.

Supervisor Kathryn Barger recommended the reward in the case of 23-year-old Jose Juan Ahumada, saying investigators believe his disappearance is suspicious and witnesses may have helpful information.

About 7 p.m. March 5, 2018, Ahumada was seen leaving his residence in the 37000 block of Tamara Place and driving to a nearby store in his black Toyota Scion.

He never returned home and his car was found 10 days later in North Hollywood.

Ahumada was described as having short brown hair, brown eyes and an “Ahumada” back tattoo. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, blue pants and black shoes.

Barger urged anyone with additional information to call sheriff’s homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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26 comments for "$10,000 reward offered in mysterious disappearance of Palmdale man"

  1. Cops are holding a lot of info back – Did Jose have a job? A girlfriend? Any cash withdrawn from credit cards or ATM after his disappearance? Any phone activity?

    The worst case scenario is starting to look probable, that poor Jose was abducted at gunpoint and forced into his own car, then robbed and murdered, and he was dumped somewhere between here and North Hollywood.

    It was 7pm when he left home, a week before daylight savings kicked in so it was dark out. And he was headed to the store which likely means he pulled into some parking lot.

    If I am right (and I hope I am not) then the suspect(s) will do it again.

    This is why I try and get all my shopping done during the day.

  2. The guy that disappeared does have a very unusual gang sounding tattoo on his back for being an American and not affiliated with gangs. Wouldn’t you say? The tattoo sounds a bit “territorial” wouldn’t you say? And that sure isn’t in America is it? Palmdale used to be a very different place before the invasion.

        • Do you have any idea how many people have the last name “Scott” just because their ancestor had such a thick Scottish accent that the immigration official just wrote “Scott” in the blank on the form rather than work out MacWhatevertheyweresaying?

  3. I’m sure the guy that posted something about him likelywas just longing for what it used to be like before the invaders from the South arrived and turned this into a crime ridden dump. They guy that disappeared does have a very unusual gang sounding tattoo on his back for being an American and not affiliated with gangs. Wouldn’t you say? The tattoo sounds a bit “territorial” wouldn’t you say? And that sure isn’t in America is it? There are good hispanics and bad just like anyone one else, but you can’t dispute that Palmdale has turned into a crime ridden dump because of the invasion from the South. This used to be a very different place.

    • Yeah, it used to be a wide spot on a road to nowhere with ten thousand lost souls wondering what to do with themselves. If you think that was such a great thing, move.

      • Stop being a pawn, Scott. Everyone on here has a right to comment without you telling people to move. Shut up a find something to do.

        • If you like people badmouthing your city, that’s on you. I don’t.

          But speaking of “everyone has a right to comment” while telling me to shut up is a hilarious contradiction, don’t you think?

  4. I heard rumors on the streets that Jayden Hernandez and his ganster friends had something to do with the disappearance. They supposedly contacted drug dealers in North Hollywood who took Jose away.

    • The article states that anyone “with additional information to call sheriff’s homicide detectives at (323) 890-5500 or Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477)” the crimestoppers number is to remain anonymous.

  5. He was probably car jacked by local gangsters who thought he was a rival. They took him to the North Hollywood hills, they tortured him for information at the rich home of a Mexican, drug, cartel, Boss. They buried the body in the hills.

    My vigilante group “Power Punch” is working to rid the valley of Mexican drug gangs to prevent this type of crime. America will be great again. The citizens of Palmdale will be safe again.

    • Thank you David for caring enough about the citizens of Palmdale to open your successful vigilante group. The drug dealers and illegals have been causing us too much harm.

    • Vigilantes: The ugly truth behind hateful, vengeful people that take the law into their own hands. Justifying what they perceive as a God given right, when in fact it has nothing to do with God. Playing judge, jury, and executioner is a crime, and anyone that joins up to become a vigilante is joining a gang of the worst kind. Lawless human beings.

  6. Check gas stations on the way to Hollywood maybe he stopped for gas and something happened maybe he met new friends where he lived which were not so good..or old ones.. If it was my son I wouldn’t wait for police to do anything From experience

  7. I’m tired of hearing bpolice say they don’t have the man power to look up leads or even check cameras on freeway or even out here or Hollywood..the Tech is there … There is so much going on out here..what about the ring of human trafficking they caught out here or was that witnessed and called in and reported and the police actually followed up because it was an open shut case..what happened to the man who ran over a pedestrian..what happened to the men maKing threatening phone calls to residents of the AV…maybe track them down and you can find answers to many people who disappeared..
    Check gas stations on the way to Hollywood maybe he stopped for gas and something happened maybe he met new friends where he lived which were not so good..or old ones.. If it was my son I wouldn’t wait for police to do anything From experience they have excuses..My child was raped in Palmdale and I gave the evidence to police for hem to follow up catch them perps and a month later I get a call there sending case to close cause they couldn’t solve it..bullshit then months later they arrested some guys who did the same to a rich kid..funny you need money get anything done.. Hey maybe hire the gangs..they probably get answers better than police..At least they won’t say they don’t have the man power..

  8. This is really sad. This kid has been missing for months. This should be all over the news!! People should be looking for him!!

  10. My heart is heavy to learn this. I knew this young man personally when he was a student. He is an excellent big brother to his family–a really upstanding individual and very smart. He always looked for the right way to do things when other kids his age looked for trouble. I remember this young man was always about his business, and anyone who says otherwise are simply misinformed. Jose is the last person who deserves anything bad, so my prayers are with him and his family. If you feel a certain way about hispanics (get over it), just know that this individual was anti-stereotype and yet very proud of his heritage. Moreover, hispanics are an ideal race of people in terms of their family values. Don’t make the few bad apples that are out there spoil the whole bunch! There are bad apples in every tree, and I’m sure you don’t want to be lumped in the same barrel with ’em!

  11. Trolling idiots should have some self-respect and understand a HUMAN BEING is missing and there are suspicious circumstances involved. There are family and friends (I am not one of them) with legitimate concerns about his well being. And you idiots decide to take the time to make fun of his hair cut and ethnicity? I’m embarrassed for you.

  12. Well aren’t you a racist POS you know nothing of the situation he was a good friend who was born and raised in Palmdale as well as his parents we’re also legal he was a skateboarder and made no attempt to cause any problems with anybody and now just vanishes all of the sudden, you need watch your mouth.

  13. so you’re just going to assume he’s an immigrant because he’s hispanic? grow up you racist prick. Maybe the police should investigate you or maybe you need to go missing. this world would obviously be so much better without you.