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John Roberts Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hesperia, California on Oct 6, 2019

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Victim Details

Jul 23, 2020

Jan 17, 2024

John

Roberts

54

47

70 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 6, 2019

Hesperia

California

San Bernardino County

92345

No

89856

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Hesperia Station

Hesperia

California

San Bernardino County

92345

15840 Smoketree Street, California

7609471500

County

Law Enforcement

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/patrol-stations/hesperia/

191907476

Oct 30, 2019

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Hesperia Station

7934

Black

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72016) and 6 other sources
John Wade Roberts, age 47, was last seen on October 6, 2019, in Hesperia, California. He, along with his wife Julie Englehart and their daughter Brooke Roberts, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The family had moved back to Hesperia in 2019 after living in Ozark, Alabama, where John grew up. At the time of their disappearance, they were staying at a Motel 6 in Hesperia. Julie had told a relative over the phone that they were planning to move to an area near Spring Valley Lake for a new job cleaning trailers. She promised to call the next day but never did, and the family has not been heard from since.

The Roberts family was not reported missing until 2021, despite being out of contact for an extended period. Law enforcement has been seeking public assistance in locating them, but as of now, no solid leads have emerged regarding their whereabouts. Authorities remain puzzled by their sudden disappearance, and the case is still open.

If anyone has information regarding their disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Oct 6, 2019

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  • Help Needed To Find Hesperia Family Missing Since 2019
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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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 35%206 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 76%183 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 47
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%129 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%106 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'10"

    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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