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Gregory Waskel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Mar 12, 1985

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Victim Details

Jan 25, 2009

Feb 23, 2024

Gregory

Waskel

71

30

68 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 12, 1985

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

7170

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

8506119

Mar 12, 1985

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

7410

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1460) and 4 other sources
Gregory Wayne Waskel, 30 years old, was last seen on March 12, 1985, in Santa Cruz, California. He was reported to have traveled north to collect money owed to him for smuggling marijuana, but he never returned. After his disappearance, his vehicle was located abandoned in the Pacific Northwest region, though no further clues have been uncovered regarding his whereabouts.

Waskel, who was 5'8" and 150 pounds with blond hair and blue eyes, is believed to have been the victim of a drug-related homicide, although no definitive evidence has been found. Investigators have not been able to locate him, and his case remains unsolved. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department continues to handle the investigation, seeking any information that could lead to resolving the case.
Last Seen: Mar 12, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Gregory Wayne Waskel | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Gregory Wayne Waskel - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1460 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing Persons, from NAMPN 1980 to 1986 - Poli-con-deaths

    • 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 — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 days after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 33–39 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Broderick, California
    UP7484 • Found May 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"

    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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