The person at the center of this case
Ryan Anthony Rodriguez
Missing Person · Open
22 years waiting · since 2004
Missing Person: Ryan Anthony Rodriguez
Justice for Ryan Anthony Rodriguez — the trail went cold in 2004, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1What was the condition of Ryan's vehicle when found, and were there any signs of foul play or evidence inside?
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location
Lead #2Why was the vehicle found in Blythe, over 100 miles from where Ryan was last seen in Riverside?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened during the two-week gap between July 25 and August 6 before he was reported missing?
Ryan Anthony Rodriguez, a 22-year-old male, was last seen on July 25, 2004 driving away from his residence in Riverside, California; his abandoned vehicle was discovered two weeks later on a remote dirt road in Blythe, California. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence explaining what happened after he left Riverside. Anyone with information about Ryan's whereabouts or the discovery of his vehicle is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw Ryan or his vehicle between Riverside and Blythe?
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person
Lead #5Did Ryan have any known associates, plans, or reasons to travel to the Blythe area?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP33834. Missing person: Ryan Anthony Rodriguez.
Last known contact: 2004-08-06 in Riverside, Riverside, CA. Circumstances: Ryan was last seen on July 25, 2004 driving away from the 3500 block of Autumn Walk Drive in Riverside, California.
His car was found two weeks later on a dirt road in Blythe, California. He was reported missing to law enforcement on August 6, 2004.
Demographics: 22 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 6 ft 2 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.
Investigating agency: Riverside County Sheriff's Department | E-04-208098 | 2004-08-06.
Timeline of Events
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2004-07-25
Last Sighting
Ryan was last seen driving away from 3500 block of Autumn Walk Drive in Riverside, California
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2004-08-06
Reported Missing
Ryan was reported missing to law enforcement; this date marks official missing person report
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2004-08-09
approximatelyVehicle Found
Ryan's car was discovered abandoned on a dirt road in Blythe, California, approximately two weeks after he was last seen
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2004
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 25, 2004
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9519552400
You can remain anonymous