Ruben Saenz

Missing
Case Description
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Ruben Saenz, a 31-year-old man from Encinitas, California, disappeared on June 21, 1989, while camping in the Kalalau area of Kauai, Hawaii. Saenz had traveled to Hawaii in May of that year, reportedly seeking to "find himself," and spent time in Hanalei before hiking into the remote Kalalau Valley. He was last seen on June 21, and after failing to make contact with anyone, extensive searches were conducted in the area, but no trace of him was found.

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Last Seen: Jun 21, 1989
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    Victim Details

    Sep 09, 2019

    Jan 14, 2021

    Ruben

    Saenz

    67

    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

    Black

    Other

    Other

    09/22/2024


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