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Abraham Volker Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sacramento, California on Apr 30, 2005

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Victim Details

Aug 27, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Abraham

Volker

51

30

66 inches

68 inches

170 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 30, 2005

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95812

40736

Sacramento Police Department

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95822

Alexandr Giy

Detective

5770 Freeport Boulevard, California

9168080560

Local

Law Enforcement

050187700

Sacramento Police Department

10423

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51978) and 5 other sources
Abraham Joseph Volker, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on April 30, 2005, in Sacramento, California. Volker had just been released from the Sacramento County Jail, and after that, he disappeared without a trace. At the time of his disappearance, Volker was homeless and relied on social services for assistance. His last benefit check, issued on May 5, went unclaimed, which raised concerns about his well-being. Volker also wore a prosthetic left leg below the knee, which distinguished him.

Despite initial investigations, few details have emerged about his whereabouts. His case remains open, and authorities continue to seek any information that might help solve his disappearance. The Sacramento Police Department encourages anyone with information to come forward. As of now, there have been no significant leads in his case, and it remains a mystery.
Last Seen: Apr 30, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Abraham Volker | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Abraham Joseph Volker - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51978
  • Archive Access, 2009–2005 | Social Justice
  • Scholarship Directory - BigFuture Scholarship Search

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Wilton, California - unidentified case UP16897
    John Doe — Wilton, California
    UP16897 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 98%151 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Westley, California
    UP11031 • Found Jun 15, 2006
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'8"
    Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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