FUGITIVE
CASE #: 2022-104
Julio Caesar Bernal
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Open
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Elk Grove Township, Illinois
Summary:
Julio Caesar Bernal, along with co-defendant Aron Barcenas are wanted for the homicide of 14-year-old Erick Alfaro.
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Authorities allege that the suspects committed a drive-by shooting as Erick was steps from his mobile home. They allegedly shot Erick in the head, killing the teenager. Everyone described Erick to investigators as a super nice kid with no issues including gang affiliation. The motive might have been some type of disagreement. In July of 2022, warrants were issued for Julio and Aron on charges of First Degree Murder and Attempted Murder. As of a 2024 news article, there have been few leads in the manhunt for the suspects. Julio and Aron are confirmed to still be at large since they are on the Chicago FBI Field Office’s Regional Most Wanted List. Update (11/24/2025): Authorities say that Julio and Aron may have fled to Mexico.
Additional Details:
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Julio and/or Aron should contact Cook County Crime Stoppers (to qualify for the potential reward) at 1-800-535-STOP or the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI (225-5324). Julio and Aron should be considered extremely dangerous. Please consider sharing this so that Erick’s family can get justice and answers in their loved one’s case.
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