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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50648) and 2 other sources
Barry Kendal Vedder, aged 51, was last heard from on May 19, 2008, when he spoke to his sister using a cellphone she had given him. He was known to frequent the Desert Shores area in Imperial County, California, near the Salton Sea. Despite maintaining some contact with family members, Vedder disappeared without leaving any clear clues about his whereabouts.

At the time of his disappearance, Vedder was described as 5'1" tall, weighing 145 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He had several tattoos, including a cross on his right hand and shoulder, an eagle on his right shoulder, and a crow on his neck. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans, and blue shoes. Despite ongoing investigations and appeals for information, few details have emerged regarding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Imperial County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: May 19, 2008

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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 — San Diego, California
UP55246 • Found Aug 8, 2009
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 68%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'1"
75%Possible
John Doe — Hemet, California
UP118449 • Found Feb 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'1"
Weight 72%110 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
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.