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Louie Bruinsma, 32, was last seen on October 8, 1978, in Artesia, California. He left his home in his vehicle but never returned. A week later, on October 15, his vehicle was discovered abandoned in the Newhall area of Santa Clarita, California. Prior to his disappearance, Bruinsma had been exhibiting signs of paranoia and erratic speech, leading his family to believe he may have been suffering from a mental breakdown.
At the time of his disappearance, Bruinsma was 6'1" tall, weighed ab ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 08, 1978
At the time of his disappearance, Bruinsma was 6'1" tall, weighed ab ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 08, 1978
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Mar 09, 2012
Apr 17, 2019
Louie
Bruinsma
78
32
73 inches
170 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Oct 08, 1978
Artesia
California
Los Angeles County
228
11494
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Monterey Park
California
,
078-24265-1349-400
1978-10-11
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
12/01/2025
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