Richard Ruest Missing Person Case

Richard Florian Ruest, aged 45, was last seen on October 11, 1979, in Miami, Florida. He had checked into the Sky Way Hotel, but after failing to check out, the hotel's cleaning service gathered his belongings, except for his wallet and identification, which he appeared to have taken with him. Ruest, known for wearing a Spanish gold doubloon around his neck, left no trace after that, and his case has been classified as an endangered missing person.

At the time of his disappearance, Ruest had brown hair, a graying dark brown beard, and a distinctive physical trait—he was missing part of his right index finger at the nail bed. Additionally, he had a scar from an old gunshot wound on his abdomen. The Miami-Dade County Police Department continues to investigate his case, but no significant developments have emerged since his disappearance.

Despite being reported missing over four decades ago, Ruest’s case remains unsolved, and investigators are seeking any information that may help solve this mystery.
Last Seen: Oct 11, 1979

Missing Person / NamUs #MP12166

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