JESUS JOSE ASTORGA

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder

Reward

The FBI is offering a reward of up to $20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Jesus Jose Astorg…

Caution

Jesus Jose Astorga is wanted for his alleged involvement in the murder of a man by stabbing him to death at his place of residence in Shafter, California, on October 15, 1999. After the murder, he likely fled to Mexico. On November 2, 1999, a local arrest warrant was issued for Astorga in the Bakersfield Municipal Court District, County of Kern, State of California, after he was charged with murder. On June 20, 2000, a federal arrest warrant was issued for Astorga in the United States District Court, District of California, Bakersfield, California, after he was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: hispanic
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'7"
Weight: 145 lbs
Age: 48
Date(s) of birth used: November 17, 1977
Place of birth: Durango, Mexico
Nationality: Mexican
Scars and marks: Astorga has scars on his head and face.
NCIC: W351712528

Field offices

Sacramento · CA

Remarks

Astorga has ties to Sonora and Durango, Mexico.

Poster files

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Posted Nov 27, 2023 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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