FBI Seeks Edgardo Feralin Dormido Jr. in California Child Molestation Case
Wanted in Crimes Against Children Case
Edgardo Feralin Dormido Jr. is wanted for allegedly molesting minors in Manhattan Beach, California, according to information published by the FBI. The case resulted in five felony charges in Los Angeles County involving alleged sexual offenses against children. Authorities say Dormido left the United States in July 2015, traveling first to Taiwan and then to the Philippines.
Alleged Sexual Abuse of Minors
The criminal case against Dormido involves allegations of sexual abuse involving minor victims in Manhattan Beach. California prosecutors subsequently filed multiple felony counts against him based on the alleged conduct. Several of those charges concern sexual acts involving a child 10 years old or younger.
The case ultimately became an international fugitive investigation after Dormido left California. Authorities have continued seeking information that could assist in locating him and returning him to face the charges. His reported travel route places particular importance on information from Taiwan and the Philippines.
Charges Involving a Child 10 or Younger
On October 9, 2015, Dormido was charged in the Superior Court of California for Los Angeles County with five felony counts. Two of those counts involved oral copulation or sexual penetration with a child 10 years old or younger. The remaining charges involved alleged lewd acts against children.
Dormido was also charged with one count of forcible lewd act upon a child and two counts of lewd act upon a child. These charges remain accusations to be resolved through the judicial process. Authorities continue seeking Dormido so he can be brought before the court.
Flight From California
According to the FBI, Dormido left California on July 13, 2015, several months before the state charges were filed. He departed from Los Angeles International Airport aboard a flight to Taipei, Taiwan. Authorities report that he subsequently traveled to Manila, Philippines.
This documented international travel is a major component of the search for Dormido. Individuals who encountered him in Taiwan or the Philippines following his departure from California may possess information relevant to investigators. Information concerning subsequent residences, employment, associates, or travel could also help authorities determine his whereabouts.
Connection to the Philippines
The FBI specifically identifies Manila, Philippines, as part of Dormido’s reported travel after leaving the United States. His travel to the country gives the fugitive investigation an international dimension and could make information from people in the Philippines particularly important. Authorities are seeking credible information that could establish where Dormido went after arriving there.
More than a decade has passed since his departure from California, so his appearance may have changed considerably. People who knew Dormido personally, professionally, or socially after 2015 may possess information useful to investigators. Any potential information should be provided directly to law enforcement.
Federal Fugitive Charge
Federal authorities later became involved in the effort to locate Dormido. On June 22, 2022, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California charged him federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution. A federal arrest warrant was issued for his arrest.
The federal warrant came approximately seven years after Dormido left California. His case consequently involves both the underlying California child-sex-offense charges and a federal charge arising from his alleged flight. The FBI continues to seek information concerning his location.
International Fugitive Investigation
Dormido’s reported route from Los Angeles to Taipei and then Manila means information concerning him may exist outside the United States. Individuals who have encountered him since July 2015 could potentially provide investigators with information about where he has lived, worked, or traveled. Information about people who have maintained contact with him may also assist authorities.
The age of the investigation does not eliminate the potential importance of new information. Historical sightings or information concerning Dormido’s movements could help investigators reconstruct his location over time. Members of the public should not attempt to investigate or apprehend him independently.
FBI Seeks Information From the Public
Anyone with information concerning Edgardo Feralin Dormido Jr., his whereabouts, associates, movements, or activities should contact the FBI or appropriate law-enforcement authorities. Information concerning his reported travel through Taipei, Taiwan, and Manila, Philippines, or where he may have lived since leaving California in July 2015 could be particularly relevant to investigators. Members of the public should not attempt to approach or apprehend Dormido and should instead provide information directly through official law-enforcement channels.
