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John Rescorl Missing Person Case

Last seen in Morongo Valley, California on Aug 16, 2002

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Victim Details

Feb 13, 2010

May 30, 2018

John

Rescorl

77

53

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 16, 2002

Morongo Valley

California

San Bernardino County

8191

SB Co. Sheriff Department - Coroner Division

San Bernardino

California

,

200300925

SB Co. Sheriff Department - Coroner Division

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5103) and 2 other sources
John Deane Rescorl, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on September 16, 2002, in Morongo Valley, California. Rescorl's disappearance remains a mystery, with limited details available. He was taking medication for an unspecified psychological condition at the time he went missing. Described as a white male, standing 5'11" tall and weighing around 160 pounds, Rescorl had brown hair and hazel eyes. He may have had a beard or mustache at the time of his disappearance.

Rescorl reportedly left all of his personal belongings behind, which raised further concerns about his welfare. Despite efforts from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, no significant leads have emerged in the case. His status remains as a missing person, and investigators continue to seek any information that could help solve this case.

If anyone has information, they are urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Aug 16, 2002

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP5103
  • 4528DMCA - John Deane Rescorl - Doe Network

    • 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 — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%188 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    78%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 76%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 88%134 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 91%183 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 60%206 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    77%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 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 93%138 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 86%187 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tustin, California - unidentified case UP7692
    John Doe — Tustin, California
    UP7692 • Found Dec 27, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Weight 100%161 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Rimrock, California - unidentified case UP915
    John Doe — Rimrock, California
    UP915 • Found Oct 7, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–64 vs 53 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    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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