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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37630) and 1 other source
Stefan Stanley Pruett, a 27-year-old man, was last seen on April 20, 1984, in Caruthers, California. He was driving his white 1971 two-door Audi and heading to Sierra Summit for work. Stefan has not been heard from since that day, and his vehicle has never been recovered. Descriptions of Stefan at the time of his disappearance indicate that he was between 5'8" and 6'0" tall, weighed about 235 pounds, and had brown hair and hazel eyes. He also had distinguishing features, including scars on his right shoulder and thumb.

The circumstances surrounding Stefan's disappearance remain unclear, and his case has garnered little information over the years. Despite efforts by law enforcement and his case being listed in databases such as NamUs, no significant leads have emerged to solve this mystery. His disappearance continues to be investigated by the Fresno County Sheriff's Office, and authorities are still encouraging anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Apr 20, 1984

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP15816 • Found Jul 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%238 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%105 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 45%155 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Shafter, California
UP61238 • Found Mar 11, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%79 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 99%180–210 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%160 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 100%219 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5904 • Found Sep 17, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 62%166 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 99%210 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%86 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 73%130–180 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Selma, California - unidentified case UP15830
John Doe — Selma, California
UP15830 • Found Jul 16, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 8%124 lb vs 235 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP150905 • Found May 13, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 41 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 9%115–125 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — California
UP61190 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%91 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–6'0"
Weight 53%162 lb vs 235 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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