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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50536) and 1 other source
Theodore Gold, a 44-year-old man, was last seen on February 28, 1993, in Jackson, California. He is described as a Caucasian male, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing between 155 to 160 pounds. Theodore has brown, medium-length wavy hair, brown eyes, and was known to wear a mustache. Distinguishing features include shotgun pellets embedded under his skin and a scar on his left shoulder from an old injury.

At the time of his disappearance, Theodore was last seen wearing a white T-shirt, a flannel shirt, blue Wrangler jeans, and steel-toe boots. He also wore several rings, which were characteristic of his appearance. Despite extensive searches and investigations, few details about his disappearance are available, and he has not been heard from since that day.

The investigation into Theodore Gold's case remains open, and the Amador County Sheriff's Office is actively looking for any leads that could help resolve his disappearance. His case is classified as missing, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Feb 28, 1993

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Modesto, California
UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 155–160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
John Doe — Palo Alto, California
UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%102 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
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 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP2106
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP2106 • Found Aug 9, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 45–55 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 60%205 lb vs 155–160 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP8426 • Found Aug 7, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–45 vs 44
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Marysville, California
UP138951 • Found Sep 13, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 70%116 lb vs 155–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown

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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