The person at the center of this case
Gilbert Trujillo
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Gilbert Trujillo
Justice for Gilbert Trujillo — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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timeline
Lead #1Why did Gilbert go to Indio to catch a bus instead of using his car that was at home?
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location
Lead #2Where was Gilbert headed when he boarded the bus in Indio?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone on the bus or at the bus station see Gilbert or interact with him that day?
Gilbert Trujillo, a 40-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared on August 27, 2009, after dropping his wife at work and his car at home in Desert Hot Springs, California. He was last seen boarding a bus in nearby Indio. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play.
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Lead #4Has there been any activity on Gilbert's bank accounts or use of identification since August 27, 2009?
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NamUs case MP10490. Missing person: Gilbert Trujillo.
Last known contact: 2009-08-27 in Desert Hot Springs, Riverside, CA. Circumstances: Gilbert dropped his wife off at work and dropped the car off at home.
He was last seen getting on a bus in Indio. Demographics: 40 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Desert Hot Springs Police Department | 0909D-0324 | 2009-09-02.
Timeline of Events
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2009-08-27
Last seen boarding bus
Gilbert was last seen getting on a bus in Indio after dropping his wife at work and his car at home in Desert Hot Springs.
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2009-09-02
Case reported
Desert Hot Springs Police Department opened case MP10490 (0909D-0324) on September 2, 2009.
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 2009
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 27, 2009
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7603292904
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