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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57427) and 4 other sources
Eric Scott Day, a 25-year-old man, was last seen on February 17, 1997, in Rio Dell, California. At the time, he was on his way to attend a court appearance in Eureka and had also scheduled a medical appointment at Redwood Memorial Hospital to replace the cast on his broken leg. Eric, who was using crutches due to his injury, never arrived at either appointment, and has not been seen since.

Before his disappearance, Eric was reported to have acquaintances in the Stafford area, and it is believed he may have traveled to southern Humboldt County around the time he went missing. Despite these connections, no further details have surfaced, and his case remains unresolved. Eric's disappearance is classified as a missing person case, and authorities continue to seek any information that might lead to answers.

Anyone with information about his case is encouraged to contact the Humboldt County Sheriff's Office.

Last Seen: Feb 17, 1997

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Laytonville, California
UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"

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.