LEONEL ISAIS GARCIA

Wanted Fugitive

SHOULD BE CONSIDERED ARMED AND DANGEROUS

Wanted for

Unlawful Flight to Avoid Prosecution - Murder

Caution

Leonel Isais Garcia is wanted in connection with the murder of his estranged wife on June 17, 1997, in rural Riverside County, California. The victim was found shot to death inside her car parked on the shoulder of a roadway.

A state arrest warrant was issued in Riverside, California, on February 10, 2006, after Garcia was charged with murder. Garcia was charged federally with unlawful flight to avoid prosecution and an arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, Central District of California, on April 3, 2006.

Description

Sex: Male
Race: hispanic
Hair: brown
Eyes: brown
Height: 5'5"
Weight: 165 lbs
Age: 63
Date(s) of birth used: May 26, 1963; May 25, 1963; June 28, 1964; May 28, 1965
Place of birth: Mexico
Nationality: Mexican
Scars and marks: Garcia has a tattoo of a hat on the webbing of his right hand, and a small vertical scar on his chin.
Occupation: He has worked as a mechanic in the past.
NCIC: W580278572

Field offices

Los Angeles · CA

Possible locations

California · MEX · USA

Remarks

Garcia may be involved in the illegal drug trade in Mexico. He enjoys gambling, has been described as easygoing, and makes friends easily. He speaks English and Spanish fluently.

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Posted Aug 31, 2010 · Updated by the FBI Mar 14, 2026

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