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Peter Jackson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yosemite, California on Sep 18, 2016

Victim Details

Apr 17, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

Peter

Jackson

84

74

70 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 18, 2016

Yosemite

California

Mariposa County

95389

33445

National Park Service-ISB PFO

Yosemite

California

,

NP16177493

Sep 26, 2016

National Park Service-ISB PFO

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37904) and 7 other sources
Peter Jackson, a 74-year-old experienced hiker, went missing on September 17, 2016, during a solo camping trip at Yosemite National Park. He was staying at White Wolf Campground, where he had paid for his campsite through September 21. On September 17, he sent a text message to his son, stating he was on his way to Yosemite, but he was not heard from again after that message. His vehicle and campsite were found undisturbed at site #58 in the White Wolf Campground, but there was no sign of Jackson.

Peter was known to hike moderate to strenuous trails, typically about five miles in length. He was in excellent physical condition and carried a blue Outdoor Products daypack, although it was not found at his campsite. Despite an extensive search, which included both ground and aerial efforts, no trace of Jackson was found. The formal search was scaled back by early October 2016, but his case remains open, with authorities believing he may have become lost or injured during his hike.

In August 2019, Jackson's backpack was discovered between Aspen Valley and Smith Peak, but no additional clues have been uncovered since.
Last Seen: Sep 18, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Missing in Yosemite National Park: Where is Peter Jackson? - Medium
  • Missing People in Yosemite - National Park Service
  • Cold Cases - Investigative Services (U.S. National Park Service)
  • Peter Fancher Jackson - The Charley Project
  • Name: Peter Jackson Missing from: Yosemite National Park Date ...
  • Yosemite National Park Issues Missing Person Alert for Peter Jackson
  • Body in Yosemite is that of missing hiker - East Bay Times

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP96579
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP96579 • Found Oct 3, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 74 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

    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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