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Thomas Keesler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Holtville, California on Mar 4, 1996

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Victim Details

Sep 9, 2019

Dec 29, 2020

Thomas

Keesler

70

40

69 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 4, 1996

Holtville

California

Imperial County

92250

No

61162

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

9603-0108

Mar 4, 1996

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP59929) and 2 other sources
Thomas Keesler, a 40-year-old man, went missing on March 4, 1996, near Holtville, California. At the time, he was last seen camping near Holtville Hot Springs. A friend reported that they had seen Keesler about two months before he was officially reported missing, indicating a potentially extended period where his whereabouts were unaccounted for.

Keesler is described as a Caucasian male, standing about 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. Despite the time that has passed, his case remains open and is classified as a missing person investigation. Unfortunately, there have been few leads regarding his fate since he was reported missing.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance raise concerns, particularly given the remote nature of the area where he was last seen. Authorities and family members continue to seek information that could shed light on Keesler's case, emphasizing the importance of community awareness in helping locate missing individuals. If you have any information regarding his disappearance, please reach out to local authorities or the appropriate missing persons organizations.
Last Seen: Mar 4, 1996

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP59929
  • OCR - Department of Justice

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California - unidentified case UP15292
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP15292 • Found May 31, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15253
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15253 • Found Apr 20, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15274
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15274 • Found Oct 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%120 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Salton City, California
    UP15289 • Found Jul 26, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13423 • Found Mar 3, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15227
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15227 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15291 • Found Jul 13, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — El Centro, California
    UP13234 • Found Oct 25, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13547 • Found Jul 5, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 40 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP15315 • Found Jul 14, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Has anyone else come across details about the strange circumstances surrounding the Holtville Hot... ...Read More
    08/09/2024
    Did anyone else find it strange that Thomas was last seen camping near Holtville Hot Springs? It... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
    Hey everyone, I've been following the Thomas Keesler case and I can't stop thinking about something... ...Read More
    02/08/2023

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