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Gerald Rhine Missing Person Case

Last seen in Concord, California on Jan 15, 1997

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Victim Details

Feb 28, 2018

Apr 25, 2019

Gerald

Rhine

70

41

72 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 1997

Concord

California

Contra Costa County

32380

Concord Police Department

Concord

California

Contra Costa County

94520

Derek De Smet

Officer

1350 Galindo Street, California

9256713333

State

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.concord.ca.us/page.asp?pid=1026

82019741

Concord Police Department

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42407) and 5 other sources
Gerald Raymond Rhine, a 41-year-old man, was last seen at his home in Concord, California, on January 15, 1997. He has not been heard from since, and his case remains unsolved. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 6 feet tall, weighing about 130 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Rhine had distinct physical features, including a crooked pinky finger on his left hand and a four-inch scar on the back of his left calf. He was last seen wearing blue jeans and a black jacket with a fur collar.

Despite the investigation, few details have surfaced regarding what might have happened to him. The Concord Police Department continues to handle the case, but no significant leads have emerged since his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP42407 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Gerald Raymond Rhine | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Gerald Raymond Rhine - The Charley Project
  • 1858DMCA - Gerald Raymond Rhine - Doe Network
  • Casualties: US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel Killed and Injured ...

    • 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 — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%117 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
    John Doe — Antioch, California
    UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 32%180 lb vs 130 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5964 • Found Jun 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 43–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"

    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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