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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51600) and 3 other sources
Gary Stillman, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on February 15, 1987, in Oxnard, California. Very few details are known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, making it an enduring mystery. Despite searches and investigations, no significant leads or updates have emerged since he vanished. His case has been added to national missing persons databases, including NamUs, in hopes of generating new information.

Stillman’s physical description at the time of his disappearance includes details such as his height of 6'1" and weight of approximately 175 pounds. Authorities continue to seek information from the public, as the case remains unsolved after several decades. The Oxnard Police Department encourages anyone with potential leads to come forward to assist in solving this long-standing cold case.

Last Seen: Feb 15, 1987

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
UP3872 • Found Jan 5, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 99%175 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Redondo Beach, California - unidentified case UP3738
John Doe — Redondo Beach, California
UP3738 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 40–60 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'3" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4094 • Found Feb 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%6'3" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%196 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Walnut, California
UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 74%150 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fullerton, California - unidentified case UP7662
John Doe — Fullerton, California
UP7662 • Found Nov 28, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 65%247 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — South Pasadena, California
UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 52–62 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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