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Jacob Furrer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Apr 30, 2016

Victim Details

May 21, 2016

Mar 12, 2024

Jacob

Furrer

37

27

73 inches

75 inches

250 lbs

260 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 30, 2016

Calexico

California

Imperial County

92231

18365

El Centro Police Department

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

150 North 11th Street, California

7603522111

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofelcentro.org/police/index.asp?m=1&page=85

16E-14103

May 6, 2016

El Centro Police Department

Unknown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33796) and 4 other sources
Jacob Bernard Furrer, 27, was last seen on April 30, 2016, in Calexico, California. A former combat engineer with the Army National Guard, Jacob had been at a Denny's restaurant with his mother that day. Surveillance footage captured him leaving the restroom after his mother had departed. The next morning, Jacob sent her a birthday message at 6:43 a.m., but this would be the last time anyone heard from him. His phone was turned off afterward, and he never used his Facebook account again.

Jacob had been struggling with depression and anxiety following the death of a close friend in September 2015. By the end of that year, he had quit his jobs and given away most of his belongings. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a plaid shirt, jeans, and a camouflage-print baseball cap. He also had a tattoo on his left bicep of the Chinese symbol for "dragon" and a two-inch scar on his knee. Investigators consider the possibility that Jacob crossed into Mexico, as Calexico is near the border, or that he may have gone to Yuma, Arizona. His case remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the El Centro Police Department.
Last Seen: Apr 30, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Jacob Bernard Furrer | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP33796
  • Jacob Bernard Furrer - The Charley Project
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP15235
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15235 • Found May 13, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 days after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 52%170 lb vs 250–260 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
    Weight 93%215 lb vs 250–260 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Niland, California
    UP17368 • Found Nov 15, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP16346 • Found Jan 15, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 27
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"–6'3"

    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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