Gary Liu

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Case Description
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Gary Liu, a 19-year-old male, was last seen on May 22, 1998, in Half Moon Bay, California. On that day, he was one of four people aboard a rented single-engine Piper Arrow plane, piloted by Robert Beach. The plane took off from Reid-Hillview Airport in San Jose and was heading toward Half Moon Bay for a dinner flight. However, at approximately 9:21 p.m., witnesses reported hearing the plane sputtering and saw lights spiraling into the ocean. Despite an extensive search, neither the wreckage of t ...Read More
Last Seen: May 22, 1998
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    Victim Details

    Aug 28, 2019

    Aug 28, 2019

    Gary

    Liu

    45

    19

    67 inches

    115 lbs

    Uncertain

    Male

    May 22, 1998

    Half Moon Bay

    California

    San Mateo County

    94019

    No

    61012

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

    Redwood City

    California

    San Mateo County

    94063

    Carryn Barker

    Detective

    400 County Center, California

    6505991536

    County

    Law Enforcement

    www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

    98-143-14

    San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

    Brown

    Black

    Black

    09/25/2024


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    Forum Posts (3)
    Is there any DNA evidence that has been presented in the Gary case? I am curious to know if genetic ... ...Read More
    04/15/2024
    It's concerning to see the lack of media coverage surrounding the case of Gary. This is a serious is... ...Read More
    12/17/2023
    Does anyone know if there are any cameras in the area that may have captured Gary's last known locat... ...Read More
    07/18/2023