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John Cash Missing Person Case

Last seen in Shafter, California on Nov 1, 1998

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Victim Details

Jun 23, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

John

Cash

62

34

73 inches

155 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 1, 1998

Shafter

California

Kern County

93263

13758

Shafter Police Department

Shafter

California

Kern County

93263

201 Central Valley Highway, California

6617468500

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.shafter.com/157/Police-Department

99-0734

Shafter Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20727) and 4 other sources
John Cash, 34, was last seen on November 1, 1998, in Shafter, California. Originally from Roseburg, Oregon, Cash was driving a brown 1982 Honda Civic Del Sol with Oregon license plate UWS497 when he disappeared. His vehicle has never been located, nor has there been any record of it being re-registered. At the time of his disappearance, Cash was described as 6'1" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with blond hair and brown eyes. He also had a notable scar, about two to three inches long, on his right arm.

Cash's case remains unsolved, with very few details available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Authorities continue to investigate, and his case is listed in multiple missing persons databases, including NamUs and the Doe Network.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John Cash - The Charley Project
  • John Cash | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20727
  • 3300DMCA - John Cash - Doe Network

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 34
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%121 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 38–52 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5"–5'8" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 155 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%136 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 155 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
    John Doe — California
    UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 55–75 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP15816 • Found Jul 7, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 0%238 lb vs 155 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 99%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"

    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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