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Arthur Estes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yosemite National Park, California on May 24, 1976

Victim Details

Nov 15, 2019

Jun 15, 2021

Arthur

Estes

75

25

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 24, 1976

Yosemite National Park

California

Mariposa County

95389

No

66362

National Park Service - Yosemite

Yosemite

California

Mariposa County

95389

PO Box 517, California

Federal

Law Enforcement

NP19189993

1976-05-26

National Park Service - Yosemite

na

Brown

Green

Green

09/27/2026


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Arthur Estes, a 25-year-old man, went missing on May 24, 1976, during a hiking trip in Yosemite National Park. He was dropped off at the junction of Tioga Road and May Lake Road to begin a two-day hike, with plans to trek toward Yosemite Valley via the Snow Creek Trail. His last known location was near May Lake, a popular area for hikers. Estes was an experienced hiker, standing 5'10" and weighing 165 lbs at the time of his disappearance.

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Last Seen: May 24, 1976

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