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Tadd Culley Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newport, Oregon on Oct 31, 1985

Victim Details

Feb 22, 2016

Jan 8, 2024

Tadd

Culley

68

27

69 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 31, 1985

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

No

24593

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Newport

Oregon

Lincoln County

97365

David Boys

Detective

225 West Olive Street, Oregon

5412654277

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.lincoln.or.us/sheriff

85-1564

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 28, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32654) and 2 other sources
In the coastal city of Newport, Oregon, a 27-year-old man named Tadd Von Culley vanished on Halloween of 1985. He was a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 5 feet 9 inches and weighing around 160 pounds. At the time he went missing, he was reportedly wearing a red corduroy shirt, blue jeans, and Army boots. The last confirmed sighting of Tadd was in Newport on October 31, 1985, and he has not been seen or heard from since. His case was officially created in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System years later, on February 22, 2016.

The circumstances surrounding Tadd Von Culley's disappearance remain shrouded in mystery, with very few details available to the public or investigators. His case is classified as a missing person case, and it is being handled by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office. Despite the passage of many years, the case remains open, a lingering question in the community of Newport.

The lack of information has made the investigation incredibly challenging, leaving his family and friends without answers for decades. The official records provide a stark and minimal outline of the events, noting only his last known location and the date he was last seen. The case of Tadd Von Culley is a quiet and somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear without a trace, leaving behind a void of information and a lifetime of questions for those who knew and loved them. The investigation by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office continues in the hope that one day, new information will surface and shed light on what happened to Tadd on that distant Halloween night.
Last Seen: Oct 31, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Tadd Von Culley - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP32654 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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 UP11907
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Newport, Oregon - unidentified case UP125974
    John Doe — Newport, Oregon
    UP125974 • Found Apr 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 38 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    77%Possible
    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 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP10109
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP10109 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%190 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon - unidentified case UP97387
    John Doe — Florence, Oregon
    UP97387 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'4" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11873
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11873 • Found May 3, 1989
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tillamook County, Oregon - unidentified case UP8446
    John Doe — Tillamook County, Oregon
    UP8446 • Found Jan 26, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 27 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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