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Angelo Gatti Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newport Beach, California on Jul 13, 1974

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Victim Details

May 29, 2012

Jan 10, 2024

Angelo

Gatti

73

21

62 inches

64 inches

120 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 13, 1974

Newport Beach

California

Orange County

11798

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

504-450

Aug 22, 1977

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14850) and 6 other sources
Angelo "Nick" Gatti, 21, was last seen on July 13, 1974, after being dropped off by family members near San Juan Hot Springs in the Cleveland National Forest, off Ortega Highway in California. An experienced hiker who enjoyed living in the wilderness, Angelo had planned an extended camping trip in the forest. He brought a sleeping bag and a .22 caliber revolver with him, and his family expected him to be gone for only a couple of weeks. However, after several months without any contact from him, his family became concerned and reported him missing.

Angelo, who was deeply concerned about environmental issues, was reportedly in a depressed state at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, with no confirmed sightings or communication since the day he was dropped off. Despite investigations by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, no significant leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 1974

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Angelo Nicola Gatti Jr. - The Charley Project
  • Angelo Nicola Gatti Jr. | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Newport Family Sees in Bonin Last Chance to Learn Son's Fate
  • Missing: Angelo Nicola Gatti, Jr. - 411 Gina
  • Angelo Gatti | Orange County California - Sheriff's Department
  • Missing Adults - Angelo Nicole Gatti Jr has been missing... | 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4299 • Found Aug 15, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Pedro, California
    UP4312 • Found Feb 8, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 96%145 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Costa Mesa, California
    UP7653 • Found Dec 25, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 80%155 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7665
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7665 • Found Sep 4, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4262 • Found Nov 19, 1983
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4303 • Found Jul 3, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4357 • Found Jan 10, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7664
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7664 • Found Jul 10, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP4169 • Found May 10, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 96%105 lb vs 120–130 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP60576 • Found Sep 27, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 96%105 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 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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