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Thomas Trotter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oroville, California on Jul 01, 1995

Victim Details

Sep 13, 2013

Dec 12, 2023

Thomas

Trotter

65

34

74 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 01, 1995

Oroville

California

Butte County

95965

14178

Butte County Sheriff-Coroner

Oroville

California

Butte County

95965

5 Gillick Way, California

5305387404

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.buttecounty.net/sheriffcoroner/Home.aspx

C95-14795

Butte County Sheriff-Coroner

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/12/2026


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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 escala ...
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Last Seen: Jul 01, 1995

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    Has anyone else looked into the details around Dennis Oates claiming he and Thomas were going "campi... ...Read More
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