Missing Since: February 9, 1997 from San Jose, California
Classification: Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: October 26, 1993
Age: 3 years old
Height and Weight: 2'5, 26 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Jennifer has a nickel-sized mole on her back
Missing Since: February 9, 1997 from San Jose, California
Classification: Family Abduction
Date Of Birth: October 26, 1993
Age: 3 years old
Height and Weight: 3'0, 30 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic female. Brown hair, brown eyes. Stephanie's two top front teeth were broken and discolored
Details of Disappearance
Jennifer and her fraternal twin sister Stephanie were both abducted by their non-custodial father, Heladio Santiago Bautista. A photograph and vital statistics for Heladio are posted below this case summary. A felony warrant for kidnapping was issued for him on May 7, 1997. Heladio, Jennifer, and Stephanie have never been heard from again. They may be in Mexico.
Above: Heladio Santiago Bautista
Date of Birth: November 23, 1972
Age: 24 years old
Height and Weight: 5'4, 140 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black hair, brown eyes. Heladio has a nickel-sized mole on his back. He may use the aliases Francisco Benitez or Heladio Santiago.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Santa Clara Sheriff's Department
408-299-2436
OR
Santa Clara District Attorney's Office
408-299-2502
