The FBI called for public support Friday in finding Mexican national recruitment in connection with the 1997 murder of his wife in Riverside County.
According to the FBI, Leonel Isais Garcia, in her 60s, passes through several aliases, including Leonel Garcia Isais, Leonel I. Garcia, Leonel Isais, Leonel J. Garcia, Leonel Garcia Isais, Leonel Garcia Isais, Leonel Garcia Isaas and Leonel Garcia.
He murdered his wife on June 17, 1997 and was found shot in a car along with the road in Riverside County.
Garcia was said to be a 5-foot-5-inch man with brown hair and eyes, weighing 165 pounds. He also holds a hat tattoo in his right hand and has a small vertical scar on his chin.
“Garcia may be involved in Mexico’s illegal drug trafficking,” an FBI official said in a statement.
“He enjoys gambling, is said to be easy, and makes friends easily. He speaks English and Spanish fluently.”
Leonel Garcia is #Wanted He was allegedly involved in the murder of his estranged wife in Riverside County, California in 1997. If you have any information, please contact us #fbilosangeles at3104776565. Submit your tips online to https://t.co/a8bqmmwqxt. #fugivityfriday https://t.co/mu8oqwxjku pic.twitter.com/44zygeo57t
– FBI Los Angeles (@fbilosangeles) April 5, 2025
An FBI official said Garcia previously worked as a mechanic but did not disclose the location or name of the business.
Anyone with information about Garcia’s whereabouts was urged to call the Los Angeles FBI at 310-477-6565. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov.
