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Enrique Garibay Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 5, 2017

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Victim Details

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Jul 20, 2023

Enrique

Garibay

60

51

69 inches

190 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 5, 2017

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90004

No

121414

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

179932970

Oct 9, 2017

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

4739

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97187) and 9 other sources
Enrique Garibay Ruiz, a 51-year-old nuclear physicist, mathematician, and professor, went missing on October 5, 2017, in Los Angeles, California. Originally from Mexico, Garibay Ruiz had lived in Hungary with his wife and two children. He arrived in Los Angeles on September 25, 2017, for a vacation, staying at the Melrose Hostel in Hollywood. He was last seen driving away from the hostel around 1:00 p.m. in a rented gray 2017 Toyota RAV4. He spoke to his wife that day, mentioning he was on standby for a return flight to Budapest, but he never returned the rental car or boarded the flight.

The last known use of his credit card was on October 6 at a Carl's Jr. restaurant, and no further signs of him have surfaced. His family reported him missing on October 9 when he failed to return home. Despite extensive searches and ongoing investigations, neither Enrique nor the rental vehicle has been found, and his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Oct 5, 2017

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  • Have you seen Enrique Garibay Ruiz?... - Missing & Homeless
  • Enrique Garibay | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Authorities still searching for missing man - Beverly Press
  • Tourist missing for over a month last heard from in LA - ABC7
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  • National Hispanic Heritage Month: Enrique Garibay Ruiz
  • Missing nuclear physicist in LA Enrique Garibay Ruiz - Reddit

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 82%154 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    86%Strong
    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 51
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 99%160–170 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 53%131 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17240
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17240 • Found Oct 6, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 1 day after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%208 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 88%150–160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 88%140–160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 78%135–150 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    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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