Above Images: Byers-Hernandez, circa 2008
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 2008 from Modesto, California Classification: Missing Date of Birth: August 31, 1976 Age: 31 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Brown hair, blue eyes. Byers-Hernandez may dye her hair blonde. Her nickname is Jen and she may use the last name Hernandez. She has a tattoo of writing on her upper chest, a scar on her lower lip and surgical scars on her lower abdomen. Byers-Hernandez speaks fluent Spanish.
Details of Disappearance
Byers-Hernandez's family last heard from her sometime in August 2008, when she called a family member who was in the hospital. She has never been heard from again. Her seven-year-old son, Gerardo Barajas Jr., also known as Junior, disappeared with her. Barajas's date of birth is December 31, 2002, making him five years old at the time of his disappearance. He has brown hair and brown eyes, and he speaks Spanish and limited English. Photographs and additional information for him are unavailable. Byers-Hernandez and her son may be in Mexico. Few details are available in their cases.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated March 6, 2012; picture added, distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Sacramento County Sheriff's Department
916-874-5115
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