The person at the center of this case
Christopher Robert Giauque
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003
Missing Person: Christopher Robert Giauque
Justice for Christopher Robert Giauque — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was the truck found near Avenue of the Giants when Christopher stated he was heading to Spy Rock Road in Laytonville? What does this geographic discrepancy suggest?
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location
Lead #2What circumstances led to the truck being discovered, and were there any signs of struggle or distress?
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clue
Lead #3Christopher was wearing distinctive clothing (orange/red Carhartt pants, red/white/orange Hawaiian shirt) and a wedding band inscribed 'CRG 6-26-03' - has anyone reported sightings of a man matching this description?
Christopher Robert Giauque, a 36-year-old male, disappeared on August 9, 2003, after leaving Garberville, California heading toward Spy Rock Road in Laytonville. His truck was discovered near Avenue of the Giants, but Christopher himself has never been located despite ongoing investigation. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue seeking information about his whereabouts or any circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What happened between 3:30 PM on August 9th when he left Garberville and when his truck was found?
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NamUs case MP57686. Missing person: Christopher Robert Giauque.
Last known contact: 2003-08-09 in Garberville, Humboldt, CA. Circumstances: Christopher was last seen on August 9th, 2003 at about 1530 hours in Garberville, Ca.
and reported heading south to Spy Rock Road in Laytonville, ca. , Mendocino County.
His truck was later found near Avenue of the Giants but he has never been located. Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 145 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Orange/Red Carhart Pants, Red/white orange Hawaiian Shirt, hat.; Jewelry: Wedding band inscribed "CRG 6-26-03".
Investigating agency: Humboldt County Sheriff's Office | 200305305.
Timeline of Events
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2003-08-09
15:30Last Sighting in Garberville
Christopher was last seen at approximately 3:30 PM in Garberville, CA, reporting he was heading south to Spy Rock Road in Laytonville, Mendocino County.
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2003-08-09
Truck Discovered
Christopher's truck was found near Avenue of the Giants, but he was not located with the vehicle.
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Case Information
Incident:August 9, 2003 at 3:30 PM
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 9, 2003 at 3:30 PM
Last Updated:September 18, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7074457251
You can remain anonymous