Thirty years since the brutal murder in North Hollywood, California, the FBI reminded the public yesterday that Baldomero Barrientos Banuelos remains on their most-wanted list. The details of Banuelos' alleged crime, appearance, and background were on the official FBI report page, in an effort to stir memories and any potential leads.
According to the FBI report, Banuelos stands accused of stabbing his wife to death on October 14, 1993. Charged with murder by the Superior Court of California shortly after the crime, a state warrant was issued for his arrest on October 18, 1993, and a federal arrest warrant was later granted in 1999 when Banuelos was charged with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Information about Banuelos' physical appearance is vital in this reemerging investigation. Born on October 7, 1951, in Jerez, Zacatecas, Mexico, Banuelos is described as having black hair, brown eyes, standing 6-feet tall, and weighing 185 pounds. Furthermore, he is of a white Hispanic race, with Mexican nationality, and his given aliases include "Barrientos," "Poncho," and "Romeo." Significantly, Banuelos is missing finger joints in his left hand and bears a scar on his right hand.
The FBI is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to Banuelos' arrest. Although they suspect that he might be residing in Mexico, there is also a possibility that he has ties to Florida, since he may have sought refuge in either location over the years.
Communities are urged not to approach Banuelos if they recognize him; instead, they are being asked to contact their local authorities or the FBI in case of any sightings or information about his possible whereabouts.
