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Charles Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chowchilla, California on May 1, 1957

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Victim Details

Sep 9, 2013

May 28, 2022

Charles

Jones

94

25

68 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 1, 1957

Chowchilla

California

Madera County

14155

Gray County Sheriff's Office

Pampa

Texas

Gray County

79065

218 North Russell Street, Texas

8066698022

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.gray.tx.us/page/gray.Sheriff

13-08-0319

Aug 23, 2013

Gray County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21737) and 1 other source
Charles Jones, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on May 1, 1957, in Chowchilla, California. At the time of his disappearance, Charles was described as a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing about 150 pounds, with brown hair. Despite his case being included in missing persons databases such as NamUs, there is little publicly available information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. The case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking information that could shed light on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 1, 1957

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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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP15822 • Found Jan 8, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 67 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 88%115–125 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 40 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 94%180 lb vs 150–160 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%120 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP50599
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP50599 • Found Jul 12, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25–35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 40 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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