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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30741) and 5 other sources
In the community of Surprise, Arizona, the routine of daily life was interrupted by the sudden and unsettling disappearance of 24-year-old Caleb Joseph Powell on March 17, 2014. A young man who was known for his love of the outdoors, Caleb was last seen leaving his home with a coworker. The plan was simple: to give his coworker a ride home. While the coworker was safely dropped off, Caleb and his blue Dodge pickup truck never returned, marking the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his family and friends. At the time of his disappearance, Caleb was described as a White male, 5'6' tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt, jeans, sneakers, and a distinctive necklace with a whale tail pendant. His appearance was also notable for the several tattoos he had, including a hooded figure with a gun on his upper right arm and an iron cross on his upper left arm.

The days that followed Caleb's disappearance turned into weeks, and then years, with no clear answers as to what might have happened to him. His family, deeply concerned for his welfare, was left to grapple with the void his absence created. The Phoenix Police Department took on the investigation into Caleb's case, but details were scarce. The primary piece of missing evidence was his blue Dodge pickup truck with the Arizona license plate number AC52386, which vanished along with him. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the heartfelt pleas from his family for any information, Caleb's case grew cold, with few leads to follow. The lack of progress was a heavy burden for his loved ones, who were forced to endure the anguish of not knowing his fate.

The investigation into Caleb Powell's disappearance has been a long and arduous one, marked by a frustrating lack of significant breakthroughs. His family has been left in a state of perpetual limbo, holding onto hope while facing the grim possibility that they may never know what happened to Caleb. The case is a poignant reminder of the silent struggles that many families of missing persons endure. The overview of this case is one of a young man who vanished without a trace after a simple act of kindness, leaving behind a family to navigate a world of unanswered questions and a community to wonder about the fate of one of their own.

Last Seen: Mar 17, 2014

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP16527
John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
UP16527 • Found Mar 29, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%19 lb vs 160 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15584 • Found May 30, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%146 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona - unidentified case UP13188
John Doe — Yuma, Arizona
UP13188 • Found Nov 4, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24
Race 100%White
Location 65%150 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
UP97199 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–34 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP17547
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP17547 • Found Jan 25, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
75%Possible
John Doe — Indio, California
UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%219 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP14564
John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP14564 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 27–37 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
Weight 28%96 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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