Ernesto Candelaria

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Above Images: Candelaria, circa 2005

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Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: July 9, 2005 from Hollister, California
  • Classification: Missing
  • Date Of Birth: July 23, 1975
  • Age: 29 years old
  • Height and Weight: 6'1 - 6'2, 280 - 290 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Native American male. Black hair, brown eyes. Candelaria's nickname is Nesto. He may spell first name "Onesto" and may use the last name Cheguevara. He has a gap between his upper teeth. Candelaria has the following tattoos: the name "Neto" in old English script on his collarbone, the name "Oholone" in Old English script on his abdomen, tribal art on his upper right arm, a buffalo skull with feathers on his right forearm, a rose with tribal art around it on his lower left arm, a sun on the back of his right shoulder and the words "Indian Pride" on the front of his forearms. He is of Sioux and Ohlone descent.
  • Clothing/Jewelry` Description: Possibly a gold chain necklace.
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    Details of Disappearance

    Candelaria was last seen at an acquaintance's residence in the vicinity of the 900 block of Buena Vista in Hollister, California. His family heard from on July 11, but not since then. He told his relatives he was thinking of visiting Phoenix, Arizona. Candelaria has never been heard from again. His gray four-door 1986 Ford Taurus with a red interior, oxidized paint and California license plates numbered 3TRU165 is also missing.

    Candelaria frequented bars in the Atwater, California area prior to his disappearance. He left behind two sons, and their mother has been killed in a car accident. Atwater police are investigating his case.

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    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Atwater Police Department
    209-357-6385

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    Source Information
    The National Center for Missing Adults
    Bay Area Indian Calendar
    California Attorney General's Office
    The Cleveland Examiner

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    Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.

    Last updated April 24, 2009; distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.

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