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David Ruiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 1, 2018

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Victim Details

Mar 4, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

David

Ruiz

56

48

65 inches

66 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 1, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

101282

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

53233

Elizabeth McDaris

Police Officer

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

4149357405

Local

Law Enforcement

https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/Police-Units-Partners/scd

193190084

Nov 15, 2019

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

6447

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78493) and 7 other sources
David Ruiz, age 48, was last in contact with his family on October 1, 2018. During a phone call, he mentioned being in Los Angeles but appeared disoriented and unable to recall his exact location. He indicated he needed his birth certificate and money but never collected them. Ruiz, known to be unhoused at the time, has not been seen or heard from since that phone call. His case was officially reported in 2019, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities continue to seek information that may help locate him.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • MPD long-term missing: David Ruiz last seen Oct. 2018 - TMJ4
  • Milwaukee man missing; last seen October 2018
  • MPD long-term missing: 52-year-old David Ruiz last seen October ...
  • Milwaukee Police Department on Atlas One: Long-Term Missing ...
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website
  • Stipulation,Agreement: BRADLEY NABONG VS DAVID RUIZ
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach

    • 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.

    86%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 48
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 48
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 99%105–115 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%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 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55–65 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP107734 • Found Jul 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 77%100 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 73%183 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%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 78%Est. 55–75 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'6"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    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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    David Ruiz was 48 when he last spoke with family on October 1, 2018. During that phone call he said... ...Read More
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