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Monty Crouter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Feb 15, 1991

Victim Details

Mar 7, 2017

Jan 8, 2024

Monty

Crouter

57

22

67 inches

69 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 15, 1991

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

No

32834

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/article/549803

91-14149

Portland Police Bureau

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37403) and 4 other sources
In the winter of 1991, a young man named Monty Allen Crouter vanished from Portland, Oregon, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. On February 15, 1991, the 22-year-old was last seen at the McDonald's restaurant where he was employed. Monty, a Caucasian male with reddish-blonde hair and brown eyes, stood between 5'7' and 5'9' and weighed approximately 130 to 140 pounds. He had distinct physical characteristics, including a crooked nose and a cleft palate. After his last known sighting, he was never heard from again, and the specific details surrounding his disappearance remain limited.

The circumstances leading up to Monty Crouter's disappearance are not well-documented in public sources. The available information simply states he was last seen at his place of work. There are no widely reported details concerning his activities on that day, who he may have been with, or his state of mind. This lack of information has made it challenging for investigators and his family to piece together the events of that February day. The Portland Police Bureau is the investigating agency for his case.

Over the years, Monty's case has received some attention through online missing persons' databases and forums. His information is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP37403. Despite these efforts, his case remains unsolved. The passage of time has not brought definitive answers to his loved ones. The case of Monty Crouter is an unsettling story of a young man who disappeared without a trace, leaving a void and many unanswered questions for his family and the community. The investigation into what happened to him continues to be open.
Last Seen: Feb 15, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Monty Allen Crouter - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37403 | NamUs
  • Monty Crouter - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Monty Allen Crouter | Missing Person - CrimeTea

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9988
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9988 • Found Jan 15, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP9519
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP9519 • Found Nov 8, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9601
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9601 • Found Oct 1, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11914
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11914 • Found Feb 16, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9987
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9987 • Found Jun 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'1" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 90%160 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11901
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11901 • Found Oct 15, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 75%Est. 25–40 vs 22
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP146064 • Found May 28, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'2" vs 5'7"–5'9"

    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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