HI HI - Ruben A Saenz, 31, Kalalau, 21 June 1989

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP59930
Ruben A Saenz

Male, Hispanic / Latino
Height 5' 10" (70 Inches)
Weight 155 - 160 lbs

Date of Last Contact June 21, 1989
Missing From Kalalau, Hawaii
Missing Age 31 Years
Current Age 62 Years

Black Hair
Heavy Beard

Circumstances
Date of Last Contact June 21, 1989
NamUs Case Created September 9, 2019
Last Known Location Map
Location Kalalau, Hawaii 96754
Kauai County

Circumstances of Disappearance
Ruben Saenz is believed to have gone camping in Kalalau on 06/21/1989. Searches conducted in the area for Ruben were unsuccessful. Ruben has not made contact with family or friends since this time.

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Ruben A. Saenz – The Charley Project

Case file added May 19, 2024

Ruben A. Saenz​

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Details of Disappearance​

Saenz left his hometown of Encinitas, California in May 1989 and flew to Hawaii; his father later said he was "trying to find himself." He spent some time in Hanalei, Hawaii for awhile and also hiked into the Kalalau Valley. He was last seen on June 21, 1989, when he is believed to have been camping in the Kalalau area. He has never been heard from again and searches of Kalalau Valley turned up no sign of him.

Saenz's family in California believe he may be alive and choosing not to be in touch with them, as a Hanalei store owner told them he had seen Saenz in 1991. Saenz's father describes him as very quiet, religious and concerned about the environment. His case remains unsolved.