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Edward Steinert Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niland, California on Jun 23, 2013

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Victim Details

Sep 23, 2019

Jul 21, 2021

Edward

Steinert

65

52

64 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 23, 2013

Niland

California

Imperial County

92257

No

63387

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

1306-2243

Jun 26, 2013

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

9602

Brown

Hazel

Other

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60284) and 3 other sources
Edward Dennis Steinert, a 52-year-old man, disappeared on June 23, 2013, near Niland, California. On the day of his disappearance, Steinert made a 911 call stating that he was lost. He described being on a dirt road where he could see telephone poles, but the call abruptly disconnected before authorities could pinpoint his location. Despite search efforts, he was never found, and no further information has surfaced since that day.

Steinert was 5'4", weighed around 140 pounds, and had graying brown hair with hazel eyes. He was blind in his right eye, which appeared white, and had a distinctive scar on his abdomen. He was known by the nickname "E-Dawg." His case remains open, with authorities continuing to seek any information regarding his whereabouts.

The Imperial County Sheriff's Department remains the investigating agency in this mysterious disappearance.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2013

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60284 | NamUs
  • Edward Dennis Steinert - The Charley Project
  • Download - California Department of Justice

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%161 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
    Weight 87%163 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP53461 • Found Mar 30, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%101 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Hemet, California
    UP118449 • Found Feb 14, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
    Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona - unidentified case UP12253
    John Doe — Dolan Springs, Arizona
    UP12253 • Found Oct 7, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52
    Race 100%White
    Location 60%177 mi away
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP122559
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP122559 • Found May 13, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP16173 • Found Dec 20, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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