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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29494) and 6 other sources
John Thomas White, a 36-year-old man from Winterhaven, California, was last seen on May 22, 2015. He was reported missing after being spotted swimming in the All American Canal, near Highway 186 and the Quechan Casino. White had been contacted by the police for a welfare check that same day but was subsequently released, after which he was never heard from again. His family has speculated that he may have been homeless at the time of his disappearance.

White, described as a Caucasian male standing 5'9" and weighing approximately 180 pounds, has sandy blonde hair, blue eyes, and a missing front tooth. He was last seen wearing black and white flower-print shorts and a black and red West Coast Chopper shirt. Additionally, he was noted to have a scar on his right arm and suffered from a mental health condition that might have caused aggressive or unpredictable behavior. Despite these details, few leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

His case remains unsolved, and authorities, including the Imperial County Sheriff's Department, continue to seek information from the public in hopes of uncovering any new developments.

Last Seen: May 19, 2015

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP16884 • Found Mar 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 99%165 lb vs 185–200 lb
78%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 36
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 185–200 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15584 • Found May 30, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 60%130 lb vs 185–200 lb
Eyes 0%Brown 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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