The person at the center of this case
Ricardo Guillermo Sainz
Missing Person · Open
21 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Ricardo Guillermo Sainz
Justice for Ricardo Guillermo Sainz — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were only the hard hat and torn waders found? Where is Ricardo's body and why was it never recovered from the lake?
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location
Lead #2What was Ricardo doing at Bakewell Lake drainage on November 4, 2004? Was this part of his official Forest Service duties?
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clue
Lead #3The torn waders suggest a struggle or accident in water—could examination of the waders provide clues about how he entered the water?
Ricardo Guillermo Sainz, a 42-year-old U.S. Forest Service employee, went missing on November 4, 2004, near Bakewell Lake drainage in Ketchikan, Alaska, and is presumed to have drowned. His hard hat and torn waders were found at the scene, but his body was never recovered. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and circumstances surrounding his disappearance in this remote wilderness area continue to warrant investigation.
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witness
Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Ricardo's activities that day, or did anyone see him at Bakewell Lake?
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NamUs case MP66939. Missing person: Ricardo Guillermo Sainz.
Last known contact: 2004-11-04 in Ketchikan, Ketchikan Gateway, AK. Circumstances: Ricardo is a U.S.
Forest Service employee and is missing and presumed to have drowned at Bakewell Lake drainage near Ketchikan, AK. Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 185 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Hard hat (located); Clothing: Chest waders Unknown clothing (torn pieces located).
Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 040086755 | 2004-11-04.
Timeline of Events
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2004-11-04
Ricardo Sainz goes missing
Ricardo Guillermo Sainz, a U.S. Forest Service employee, went missing near Bakewell Lake drainage in Ketchikan, Alaska. He is presumed to have drowned.
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2004-11-04
Equipment found at scene
Hard hat and torn chest waders were located at the Bakewell Lake drainage area, suggesting a water-related incident.
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 4, 2004
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous