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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57010) and 2 other sources
In the winter of 1996, a 35-year-old man named Jeffrey Suttle vanished from the Reno, Nevada area, leaving behind a family and a case that would remain unresolved for decades. His last known contact was on December 21 of that year. At the time of his disappearance, Suttle was a man with a distinct appearance, standing at 5 feet 10 inches and weighing around 160 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. His body was adorned with several tattoos, including a depiction of a girl with the name 'Taz' on his left rear shoulder and another of an unknown design on his hand. It is also believed he may have had tattoos of his children's names on his shoulders and the name 'Lisa' on his chest or back. When he was last seen, it is thought he was wearing blue work coveralls.

The circumstances surrounding Jeffrey Suttle's disappearance are troubling, with law enforcement suspecting foul play. The prevailing theory is that he was murdered by business associates. Despite this suspicion, concrete details regarding his business dealings or the identities of these associates have not been publicly disclosed, shrouding this aspect of the case in mystery. The lack of information has been a significant barrier to understanding the events that led to him going missing. The investigation into his disappearance has been handled by the Reno Police Department, but the passage of time has not yet brought definitive answers.

The case of Jeffrey Suttle is a poignant example of the lasting impact of a person's disappearance on their loved ones and the wider community. With no recovery of his remains, his family has been denied the closure of a final resting place. The investigation remains open, a cold case file that represents a life interrupted and a story without an ending. The overview of this case is one of sudden absence and the lingering pain of the unknown. Foul play is suspected in connection with his business affairs, yet without a body or more substantial evidence, the full story of what happened to Jeffrey Suttle on that December day remains untold.

Last Seen: Dec 21, 1996

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
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 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 81%129 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 160 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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