The FBI sought the public’s assistance Friday in locating a Mexican national wanted in connection with the 1997 killing of his wife in Riverside County.
According to the FBI, Leonel Isais Garcia — who is in his 60s — goes by several aliases, including Leonel Garcia Isais, Leonel I. Garcia, Leonel Isais, Leonel J. Garcia, Leonel Garcia-Isais, Leo Garcia-Ysas, and Leonel Garcia.
He is being sought for the June 17, 1997, killing of his wife, who was found shot inside her car alongside a Riverside County roadway.
Garcia was described as a 5-foot-5-inch tall man weighing 165 pounds with brown hair and eyes. He also has a hat tattoo on his right hand, along with a small vertical scar on his chin.
“Garcia may be involved in the illegal drug trade in Mexico,” FBI officials said in a statement.
“He enjoys gambling, has been described as easygoing, and makes friends easily. He speaks English and Spanish fluently.”
FBI officials said Garcia previously worked as a mechanic, but they did not disclose the location or name of the business.
Anyone with information regarding Garcia’s whereabouts was urged to call the Los Angeles FBI at 310-477-6565. Tips can also be submitted at tips.fbi.gov.