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Theodore Calouri, aged 40, was last seen on August 26, 1999, near Prospect, Oregon. On the day of his disappearance, it is believed that he jumped from Peyton Bridge into Lost Creek Lake, leading authorities to presume he drowned. Despite this, no remains were ever recovered, and his case remains officially unresolved.

Calouri’s vehicle was located near the bridge, and the surrounding area was searched extensively. Given the circumstances, officials have theorized that Calouri may hav ...Read More
Last Seen: Aug 26, 1999

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Victim Details

Jan 21, 2015

Jan 08, 2024

Theodore

Calouri

65

40

66 inches

72 inches

140 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the late summer of 1999, a 40-year-old man named Theodore Jerome Calouri disappeared from the small community of Prospect in Jackson County, Oregon. On August 26th of that year, Theodore, who also went by the nickname Thomas, was last seen in the area, a place known for its dense forests and the vast, serene waters of Lost Creek Lake. His life and the circumstances that led him to that particular place on that specific day remain largely private, but the events that transpired have left a lasting and unanswered question for his family and investigators. His disappearance marked the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for those who knew him. The official circumstances surrounding Theodore Calouri's disappearance are distressing and point to a tragic end. He is presumed to have drowned after authorities believe he jumped from the Peyton Bridge, which spans a section of Lost Creek Lake. This presumption suggests a sudden and deliberate act, leaving little hope for a different outcome. The waters of the lake are deep and cold, and the area is rugged, which would have presented significant challenges for any immediate search and recovery efforts. Without witnesses to the specific moments of his disappearance beyond the initial presumption, the exact sequence of events remains unclear. For many years, Theodore Calouri has been listed as a missing person, his case file remaining open with the Jackson County Sheriff's Office. The lack of a recovery has meant no definitive closure for his loved ones, leaving them in a prolonged state of ambiguity. The case is an overview of a heartbreaking incident where a man vanished under dire circumstances. The official account is that Theodore Calouri, a 40-year-old man, is presumed drowned at Lost Creek Lake after jumping from the Peyton Bridge on a summer day in 1999, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

Aug 26, 1999

Prospect

Oregon

Jackson County

No

23745

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Central Point

Oregon

Jackson County

97502

Alan Foster

Professional Consultant / Special Investigator

5179 Crater Lake Highway, Oregon

5417746800

County

Law Enforcement

99-12862

Jackson County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Unknown

Unknown

06/01/2026


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