South Idaho Man Still Missing Since Leaving For Work 19 Yrs Ago

South Idaho police are still seeking information regarding a nearly two decades old cold case out of Jerome County. Luis Rodriguez Hernandez reportedly left for work on a July morning in 2005 and was never seen again.

If you believe you have seen Mr. Hernandez recently, know of his current whereabouts, or have information that can help Idaho detectives solve this cold case, please contact the Jerome Police Department at 208-324-4328.

Authorities in Jerome County, Idaho are still working a missing persons case involving a dairy worker who disappeared on the morning of July 5, 2005. Luis Rodriguez Hernandez's missing person profile has been shared on numerous websites including Idaho Missing Persons Clearinghouse, Idaho Cold Cases (Meta) and Reddit.

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Hernandez told family he was leaving for work at Bettencourt Dairies, but it's unknown if the missing man ever arrived to the location, according to his profile. Bettencourt Dairies is located 10 miles northwest of Jerome. Hernandez was 41 years old when he went missing nearly 20 years ago; his truck was found abandoned in Las Vegas a few days after he vanished.

Idaho Cold Cases reported that a family member of Hernandez may have been tipped off by someone who believed the missing man was the victim of a homicide. July 4, 2025, will mark 20 years since the family has heard from him. Hernandez was declared legally deceased in 2012, according to ICC.

If you believe you have seen Mr. Hernandez recently, know of his current whereabouts, or have information that can help Idaho detectives solve this cold case, please contact the Jerome Police Department at 208-324-4328.