Soccer coach connected to missing boy found dead arrested for sexual assault

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA – Authorities are delving into the tragic death of 13-year-old Oscar Omar Hernandez, a young soccer enthusiast whose life was cut short under mysterious circumstances. Investigators are focusing their attention on his soccer coach, who has been questioned in connection with the case.

Oscar was a promising soccer player who frequently played at Whitsett Fields in North Hollywood. His vibrant presence on the field is now marked by a missing poster, a poignant reminder of his sudden absence. Just two days after being reported missing, Oscar’s body was discovered in Ventura County, prompting an investigation that has shaken the local community.

According to law enforcement sources, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) detectives tracked down Oscar’s soccer coach for questioning. Although he has not been charged in connection with Oscar’s death, he was arrested for an unrelated sexual assault case. This development has left Oscar’s family grappling with grief and questions.

Josue Hernandez, Oscar’s brother, described him as a good-natured boy with many friends. Oscar had met the soccer coach at the local fields a few months prior, where the coach offered private lessons. Despite lacking formal ties to any soccer organization, the coach gained the family’s trust. Last week, the coach invited Oscar to his home in Lancaster for a paid job, a proposal that Josue opposed vehemently.

Josue recounted his attempts to dissuade his brother from going, but by the time he returned home, Oscar had already left. The family tried desperately to contact Oscar, but their calls went unanswered, except when the coach occasionally picked up. Josue sensed reluctance in the coach’s voice to communicate.

The timeline of events took a grim turn when Oscar traveled to Lancaster on a Friday. By Sunday, his family reported him missing, and by Tuesday, homicide detectives took over the investigation. The following day, Oscar’s body was found in Oxnard, further deepening the mystery surrounding his death.

In the wake of this tragedy, family and friends gathered for a vigil in Oxnard and at Oscar’s family home, sharing memories of a boy who brought joy to those around him. Amy Castro, a classmate, fondly remembered Oscar as an energetic presence who always managed to make others smile.

While the investigation continues, Oscar’s family clings to memories of happier times, hoping for justice. The Ventura County Medical Examiner has yet to determine the official cause of death, leaving many questions unanswered as the community mourns the loss of a bright young life.