Body Found in Oxnard Believed to Be Missing 13-Year-Old

Authorities in Ventura County recovered a body in Oxnard that matches the description of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, who was reported missing on March 30 after failing to return home from visiting a friend in Lancaster. The Los Angeles Police Department's Robbery-Homicide Division, along with the FBI, conducted a search in an area near McGrath State Beach, leading to the discovery of the body. While the identity of the deceased has not been officially confirmed, it is widely believed to be Hernandez. The cause of death remains under investigation, with law enforcement actively seeking further information related to the case. The search for the boy was particularly focused on the Santa Clara Riverbed area, where the body was found. This situation continues to develop as authorities gather more details.