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Robert Yandell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Alameda, California on Jan 14, 1983

Victim Details

Mar 16, 2019

May 6, 2022

Robert

Yandell

68

25

70 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 14, 1983

Alameda

California

Alameda County

No

48704

Alameda Police Department

Alameda

California

Alameda County

94501

1555 Oak Street, California

5103378340

Local

Law Enforcement

https://alamedaca.gov/police

8302135

Alameda Police Department

9829

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56077) and 4 other sources
Robert John Yandell, a 25-year-old man, went missing from Alameda, California, on January 14, 1983. He was last seen in the area and has not been heard from since that day. Yandell is described as a Caucasian male, 5'10" in height and weighing approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Notably, he has a tattoo on his left forearm. Despite efforts from the authorities, including the Alameda Police Department, few details surrounding his disappearance have surfaced, and his case remains unsolved.

Yandell's family reported him missing after he failed to return home, and his whereabouts have remained a mystery for over four decades. Law enforcement continues to investigate, and his case is listed in multiple missing persons databases. However, no significant leads or evidence have been reported in the years following his disappearance, making his case another cold missing person file that continues to require public assistance and new information to advance the investigation.
Last Seen: Jan 14, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Robert John Yandell - The Charley Project
  • Robert John Yandell | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56077 | NamUs
  • 2021DMCA - Robert John Yandell - Doe Network

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 77%219 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%155 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%137 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 72%137 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP12982 • Found Dec 4, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 39 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
    John Doe — California
    UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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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