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Rodney Roediger Missing Person Case

Last seen in Placerville, California on Jul 31, 1997

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Victim Details

Feb 1, 2021

Jan 31, 2023

Rodney

Roediger

70

41

71 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 31, 1997

Placerville

California

El Dorado County

No

99672

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office

Placerville

California

El Dorado County

95667

300 Fair Lane, California

5306215655

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.edcgov.us/Government/sheriff

EG97-9755

El Dorado County Sheriff's Office

6659

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77528) and 3 other sources
Rodney Raymond Roediger, aged 41, was last seen on July 31, 1997, in Placerville, California. Roediger, who stood 5'11" tall and weighed around 190 pounds, had brown hair, blue eyes, and distinguishing metal plates in his head. His disappearance remains mysterious, as no significant details have emerged since that day. He was reported missing by the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department, and despite ongoing investigations, his whereabouts remain unknown.

There is little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and no foul play has been confirmed. Authorities have not been able to collect dental or DNA records, which has complicated the search efforts. His case remains unsolved, with the family and law enforcement hoping for any new leads that might bring closure.
Last Seen: Jul 31, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Rodney Raymond Roediger - California Department of Justice
  • Rodney Raymond Roediger - The Charley Project
  • 2092DMCA - Rodney Raymond Roediger - Doe Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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 — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    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 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 32%117 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
    John Doe — Antioch, California
    UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 68%141 lb vs 190 lb
    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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