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Case Description
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Thomas Gene Trotter, a 34-year-old man, went missing in Oroville, California, on July 1, 1995. He was last seen at his residence on Lone Tree Road during the July 4th weekend. Trotter's disappearance is shrouded in suspicion and foul play, particularly due to the circumstances surrounding his last days.
Before his disappearance, Trotter was involved in a conflict with his neighbor, Dennis Oates, who accused him of having an affair with Oates's estranged wife. This feud escalated into a ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 01, 1995
Before his disappearance, Trotter was involved in a conflict with his neighbor, Dennis Oates, who accused him of having an affair with Oates's estranged wife. This feud escalated into a ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 01, 1995
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Sep 13, 2013
Dec 12, 2023
Thomas
Trotter
63
34
74 inches
190 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Jul 01, 1995
Oroville
California
Butte County
95965
198
14178
Butte County Sheriff-Coroner
Oroville
California
Butte County
95965
5 Gillick Way, California
5305387404
County
Law Enforcement
C95-14795
Butte County Sheriff-Coroner
Blond/Strawberry
Blue
Blue
11/24/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Has anyone else looked into the details around Dennis Oates claiming he and Thomas were going "campi... ...Read More
07/26/2023
07/26/2023
Has anyone else looked into the background of the area where Thomas Trotter went missing? I've been ... ...Read More
05/07/2023
05/07/2023
Hey everyone, I've been following the Thomas Gene Trotter case, and I can't help but wonder about th... ...Read More
03/20/2023
03/20/2023
