FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2003-23
Juan Manuel De La Cruz
Also Known As:
Juan Delacruz, Juan Manuel Delacruz
Status:
Open
Date of Last Contact:
Date of Last Contact:
Jurisdiction:
Missing From:
Dallas, Texas
Reward:
up to $7,500
via Texas Department Of Public Safety
Not from STC, Conditions and restrictions apply
Summary:
Juan Manuel De La Cruz is wanted for the homicide of Johnny Hernandez. Juan requested to borrow a gun because he was having issues with a group of men. Juan and his associates then bought ammunition from Walmart. Juan was driven around until he spotted Johnny. Juan lured Johnny into a vehicle where he then allegedly shot Johnny to death. Juan has an extensive arrest record for two separate robbery charges, along with sexual assault and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Circumstances of Offense:
As of this posting, Juan is listed on the Texas Most Wanted list under the “still wanted” section. Dallas County’s court records database confirms his murder case is in open status with no filings since 2003. Considering the amount of time he has been wanted for, Juan has most likely fled the U.S.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on Juan’s whereabouts should contact Texas Crime Stoppers (to qualify for the reward) at 1-800-252-TIPS (8477). Texas Crime Stoppers tends to update reward amounts for their most wanted fugitives over time. Juan should be considered extremely dangerous based on his murder charge along with his criminal arrest history. Please consider sharing this so that Johnny’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
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