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Hector Javier Lopez-Ruiz, a 20-year-old man, was last seen in Vista, California, on October 15, 1997. At the time of his disappearance, Hector was described as 5'8" tall, weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He had a tattoo of the letter "V" on his left middle finger and may have had additional tattoos on his back, possibly the words "Vista" or "Sandie."
The circumstances of his disappearance are largely unknown, as few details have emerged over the years. He was last s ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 15, 1997
The circumstances of his disappearance are largely unknown, as few details have emerged over the years. He was last s ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 15, 1997
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Dec 12, 2008
May 09, 2023
Hector
Lopez-Ruiz
47
20
68 inches
150 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Oct 15, 1997
Vista
California
San Diego County
149
7057
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
San Diego
California
San Diego County
92123
9621 Ridgehaven Court, California
8585655200
County
Law Enforcement
99016550-V
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
4958
Black
Brown
Brown
11/14/2025
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