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John Croasdale Missing Person Case

Last seen in North Highlands, California on Feb 13, 1977

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Victim Details

Mar 17, 2022

Jul 15, 2024

John

Croasdale

78

29

71 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 13, 1977

North Highlands

California

Sacramento County

95660

No

113154

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95841

Zaheem Buksh

Detective, Missing Persons

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

9168745115

County

Law Enforcement

sacsheriff.com

22-076809

Mar 16, 2022

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

5060

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89800) and 1 other source
John Croasdale, age 29, was last seen on February 13, 1977, in North Highlands, California. His disappearance remains unresolved, with little known about the circumstances leading up to the event. Croasdale was reported missing to authorities, but no significant leads have surfaced over the years. His case is registered in missing persons databases such as NamUs, but despite ongoing efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information that may help solve this decades-old mystery.
Last Seen: Feb 13, 1977

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    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2411 • Found Dec 20, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 91%137 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP12982 • Found Dec 4, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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