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Larry Petersen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sacramento Deep Water Channel, California on Dec 22, 1996

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Victim Details

Mar 27, 2019

Jul 1, 2019

Larry

Petersen

65

36

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 22, 1996

Sacramento Deep Water Channel

California

Solano County

No

48870

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Fairfield

California

Solano County

94533

Charles Olmstead

Detective

530 Union Ave #100, California

7077847000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/sheriff/default.asp

96-9894

Solano County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56333) and 1 other source
Larry Petersen, aged 36, went missing on December 22, 1996, in the Sacramento Deep Water Channel area in California. His disappearance is still unresolved, with very few details available about the circumstances surrounding it. He was last seen near this location, and despite efforts from authorities, there have been no substantial leads or developments in the case.

The Sacramento Deep Water Channel, a remote area connected to the Sacramento River, was the focus of search efforts, but Petersen's whereabouts remain unknown. His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and investigators continue to seek any information that could shed light on his disappearance. If anyone has details or remembers seeing anything suspicious around that time, they are encouraged to come forward and help bring closure to his family.
Last Seen: Dec 22, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56333 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 38–52 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 88%191 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Tiburon, California
    UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
    Weight 78%130 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 74%127 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'10"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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