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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37315) and 5 other sources
Charles Albert Thompson, aged 52, was last seen on October 2, 2015, in Somerset, California. On the day of his disappearance, Charles left his family's ranch, where he had been living with his father, to help a friend move to Modesto. He was seen leaving with an unidentified white female in a late-model white SUV. Surveillance footage later confirmed that Charles had visited Gray's Mart in Somerset and the El Dorado Savings Bank in Diamond Springs before checking into a Best Western Inn in Jackson, California, alongside the same woman. He checked out the next day, on October 3, but was never seen or heard from again.

Despite investigations by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Department, including tracking his movements from that day, no leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His family reported him missing when he did not return home as expected, and law enforcement has since labeled his case as a cold case. Authorities continue to seek any information that could shed light on his disappearance.

Last Seen: Oct 2, 2015

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
75%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 52 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 39%115 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel 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.

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