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Brian Deese Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Lake Tahoe, California on Aug 29, 1996

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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2009

Jan 9, 2024

Brian

Deese

72

42

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 29, 1996

North Lake Tahoe

California

Placer County

7887

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Auburn

California

Placer County

95603

Kurt Leatherman

Placer County Sheriff Detective

2929 Richardson Drive, California

5308897800

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1680/Sheriffs-Office

96-08-30-1682

Aug 29, 1996

Placer County Sheriff's Office

8143

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3910) and 4 other sources
Brian Jack Deese, a 42-year-old man from Plano, Texas, was last seen on August 29, 1996, while visiting family in Lake Tahoe, California. On the day of his disappearance, Deese rented a boat at 1:15 p.m. to spend time on the lake. However, by 7:56 p.m., the boat was discovered abandoned in about 1,000 feet of water with no sign of Deese. Despite extensive searches by the U.S. Coast Guard and local authorities, no evidence of his whereabouts was found.

Brian had a history of bipolar disorder and previous suicide attempts, which has led investigators to believe he may have drowned, although his body was never recovered. He was described as a 6'0" tall Caucasian male, weighing 170 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He also had a large surgical scar on his right shoulder and wore eyeglasses. His case remains unsolved, and he is presumed drowned.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 1996

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP3910 | NamUs
  • 1555DMCA - Brian Jack Deese - Doe Network
  • Brian Jack Deese - The Charley Project
  • Brian Jack Deese | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 94%148 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 42 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%153 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 53%117 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 42
    Race 100%White
    Location 38%375 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    Physical features: Scar: surgical

    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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