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Anthony Fox Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Dec 19, 2001

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Victim Details

Nov 9, 2012

Feb 15, 2022

Anthony

Fox

77

53

65 inches

126 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 19, 2001

Ventura

California

Ventura County

No

12610

Ventura Police Department

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93003

1425 Dowel Drive, California

8053394400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/816/Police-Department

01-18806

Ventura Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18047) and 9 other sources
Anthony Vivien Fox, a 53-year-old businessman, was last seen on December 19, 2001, in Ventura County, California. At the time of his disappearance, Fox was involved in a lawsuit against his business partner, actor Johnny Depp, and several others over financial discrepancies related to their nightclub, The Viper Room. Fox accused Depp and his associates of fraud and mismanagement, claiming millions of dollars had been diverted from the club's profits. He was scheduled to testify in the case shortly before he vanished.

Fox's disappearance was mysterious and alarming. Along with him, his red pickup truck and a .38 caliber revolver were also missing. On January 6, 2002, his truck was found abandoned in Santa Clara, California, about 330 miles from his home. Despite an extensive investigation, no trace of Fox himself has ever been found, and there has been no activity on his financial accounts since. He left behind several thousand dollars in his bank account and a teenage daughter.

The connection to The Viper Room, a notorious nightclub known for its celebrity clientele and the infamous death of actor River Phoenix outside its doors in 1993, raised significant speculation. Some have questioned whether Fox's legal battle or his involvement with the club played a role in his disappearance. However, no concrete evidence has emerged linking anyone to his fate. In 2004, Depp transferred his ownership of The Viper Room to Fox’s daughter, and the case remains unsolved, with authorities still treating it as an endangered missing person case.
Last Seen: Dec 19, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18047
  • Anthony Vivien Fox - The Charley Project
  • Anthony Vivien Fox ~ Missing from Ventura, CA since Dec 19, 2001 ...
  • 4625DMCA - Anthony Vivien Fox - Doe Network
  • The Viper Room Curse: Johnny's Ex-Business Partner Missing
  • The Vipers In The Room. Another high profile lawsuit including…
  • JOHHNY DEPP'S missing business partner has been found after ...
  • Where is Anthony Vivian Fox and Why is No One Talking About it?
  • Anthony Vivien Fox - Missing & Homeless's post - Facebook

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 54–64 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 98%140–150 lb vs 126 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3143 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–58 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 126 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 53
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 1 day after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'5"
    Weight 20%180 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3020 • Found Jul 31, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3022 • Found Jul 25, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 62–72 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    Weight 74%155 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3030
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3030 • Found Apr 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 77%99 lb vs 126 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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