Dennis Burton, 69, a former engineer from Ramona, California, was last seen on September 25, 2022, near Death Valley Junction. His truck was found abandoned five days later on September 30 in Goler Wash, a remote area near Death Valley National Park; the vehicle had reportedly run out of gas. It is unclear whether a phone call Burton made or attempted to make to his wife on the morning he disappeared happened before or after the vehicle lost fuel.

Search operations have been hampered by extreme heat, lack of cell service for miles, and rugged terrain. Volunteers, foundation-led teams and drone searches have been deployed but have not located Burton. The case remains open and volunteers continue to search the area.

If anyone was in or near Goler Wash or Death Valley Junction around September 25, 2022, or has information about Burton’s movements that day, please come forward.