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Gilbert Trujillo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Desert Hot Springs, California on Aug 27, 2009

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Victim Details

Apr 26, 2011

May 24, 2024

Gilbert

Trujillo

57

40

65 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 27, 2009

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

No

10083

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Desert Hot Springs

California

Riverside County

92240

65950 Pierson Boulevard, California

7603292904

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofdhs.org/police-department

0909D-0324

Sep 2, 2009

Desert Hot Springs Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10490) and 1 other source
Gilbert Trujillo, aged 40, was last seen on August 27, 2009, in Desert Hot Springs, California. On that day, he dropped his wife off at work, returned home with their car, and was later seen boarding a bus in Indio. Since then, there has been no further contact or sightings of Trujillo. Despite investigations, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case has gone cold. Law enforcement continues to seek information regarding his disappearance in hopes of finding new leads to resolve the case.
Last Seen: Aug 27, 2009

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10490 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Thermal, California - unidentified case UP109337
    John Doe — Thermal, California
    UP109337 • Found Sep 11, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
    Weight 46%113 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California - unidentified case UP118442
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP118442 • Found Jun 30, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 79%135 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Corona, California
    UP52355 • Found Aug 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
    Weight 86%141 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 79%135 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 25%100 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%170–200 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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