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Ruben Saenz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kalalau, Hawaii on Jun 21, 1989

Victim Details

Sep 09, 2019

Jan 14, 2021

Ruben

Saenz

68

31

70 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 21, 1989

Kalalau

Hawaii

Kauai County

96754

Yes

61163

Kauai Police Department

Lihue

Hawaii

Kauai County

96766

Jessica Fletcher

Investigative Support Clerk

3990 Kaana Street, Hawaii

8082411711

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.kauai.gov/police

P-8899

1989-06-21

Kauai Police Department

9786

Black

Other

Other

07/15/2026


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In the late spring of 1989, Ruben A. Saenz, a 31-year-old man from Encinitas, California, embarked on a journey of self-discovery to the beautiful and remote landscapes of Hawaii. His father later recounted that Ruben was 'trying to find himself.' This quest for personal insight led him to the island of Kauai, where he spent time in Hanalei and was drawn to the rugged and isolated beauty of the Kalalau Valley. Known for his quiet and religious nature, and a deep concern for the environ ...
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Last Seen: Jun 21, 1989

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    Did anyone hear the recent story about Ruben Saenz's possible sighting in 1991? It's baffling to thi... ...Read More
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