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Erik Ruiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carbon Hill, Alabama on Jan 13, 2011

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In the small city of Carbon Hill, Alabama, a family was forever changed by the events of January 13, 2011. On that Thursday, 25-year-old Erik Thomas Ruiz was seen by his girlfriend for what would be the last time. During their meeting, he gave her money to add minutes to his cell phone and to buy groceries. Later that day, he reportedly met up with a friend who gave him a ride to the nearby Winfield area, and from there, he was either driven or drove himself to the town of Guin. After these repo ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 13, 2011

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    Victim Details

    Sep 05, 2016

    Jan 12, 2024

    Erik

    Ruiz

    38

    25

    71 inches

    210 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Jan 13, 2011

    Carbon Hill

    Alabama

    Walker County

    No

    18735

    Walker County Sheriff

    Jasper

    Alabama

    ,

    011100000022

    2011-01-13

    Walker County Sheriff

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    No

    05/25/2026


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