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Mario Rodriguez Hernandez
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Description at Time of Disappearance:

Date Missing: March 17, 2005 from Santa Ana, Orange County, California.
Date of Birth: January 19, 1937
Age at Disappearance: 68
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 140 lbs
Hair: Black
Eyes: Brown
Race/Sex: Hispanic, Male

Details:
Mario Hernandez a retired jewelry broker told his caregiver that he would return before lunch from an appointment when he left the Town and Country Village mobile home park where he resided. He never returned. A week later, Mario's van was found doused in gasoline which led authorities to believe he had met with foul play.

Rebeca Diaz-Nivarez was arrested and recently convicted of first degree murder and robbery in the disappearance of Mario although his body has never been found. Detectives found out that Diaz-Nivarez was pawning dozens of items of jewelry at several pawn shops in Santa Ana and became suspicious after learning she was Hernandez last appointment.
Ricardo Dagoberto Diaz-Nivarez, 22, the woman's son, is also charged with murder and awaiting trial in connection to the case.

Contact Agency:
Santa Ana Police Department
(714) 245-8600
Case # 0512123
Source:
California Department of Justice
Los Angeles Times Blog
Orange County Register
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