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Monte Bolton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anacapa Island, California on Jan 4, 1992

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Victim Details

Jul 9, 2018

Dec 20, 2020

Monte

Bolton

61

27

69 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 4, 1992

Anacapa Island

California

Ventura County

38912

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

#92-15645

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

10568

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51064) and 4 other sources
Monte Bolton, 27, went missing on January 4, 1992, while exploring Anacapa Island in the Channel Islands National Park with his 21-year-old brother, Bryan. The brothers, who were visiting family for the holidays, took an eight-foot dinghy to explore sea caves. Their dinghy was found full of water, and Bryan's body was discovered inside a cave 24 hours after they were reported missing. Despite search efforts, Monte's body was never recovered, and he is presumed to have drowned. The case remains open but unresolved.
Last Seen: Jan 4, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Monte Howard Bolton - The Charley Project
  • 1 of 2 Brothers Missing at Sea Is Found Dead in Cave
  • ANACAPA ISLAND : Officials End Search for Missing Boater - Los ...
  • Monte Howard Bolton | State of California - Department of Justice

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3678 • Found Aug 5, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16511 • Found May 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 92%154 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP61190 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%162 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Whittier, California
    UP3420 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 76%105 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3620 • Found Mar 7, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3710 • Found Dec 19, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 98%120 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Pedro, California
    UP3748 • Found Feb 19, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 79%163 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3393 • Found Jun 28, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%110 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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