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John Rescorl Missing Person Case

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

Victim Details

Created

Feb 13, 2010

Case Added

May 30, 2018

Firstname

John

Lastname

Rescorl

Current Age

76

Age At Disappearance

53

Height

71 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 16, 2002

City

Morongo Valley

State

California

County

San Bernardino County

Agency ID

8191

Agency Name

SB Co. Sheriff Department - Coroner Division

Agency City

San Bernardino

Agency State

California

Agency Contact

Agency Address

,

Agency Case #

200300925

Primary Agency

SB Co. Sheriff Department - Coroner Division

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

08/03/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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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.

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Last Seen: Aug 16, 2002

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Forum Posts (3)

Hey everyone, I've been following John Deane Rescorl's case and something that's been on my mind is ... ...Read More
12/16/2023

Have any of the sleuths here come across details about the medications John was on when he vanished?... ...Read More
05/07/2023

I find it really puzzling that John Deane Rescorl left all his personal belongings behind when he va... ...Read More
02/08/2023

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