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Wayne Goldbaum Missing Person Case

Last seen in Paradise and Magalia areas, California on Nov 1, 1993

Victim Details

Sep 18, 2013

Jan 24, 2020

Wayne

Goldbaum

70

38

69 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 1, 1993

Paradise and Magalia areas

California

Butte County

14196

Butte County Sheriff-Coroner

Oroville

California

Butte County

95965

5 Gillick Way, California

5305387404

County

Law Enforcement

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

C95010325

Butte County Sheriff-Coroner

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP21845) and 1 other source
Wayne Goldbaum, a 38-year-old man, was last seen on November 1, 1993, in the Paradise and Magalia areas of Butte County, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was living a transient lifestyle. Goldbaum, who was about 5'9", had blonde hair and blue eyes, and bore distinctive scars on his left cheek and neck. He also had tattoos on both arms, although their specific details are unknown.

Goldbaum's disappearance was not reported immediately. It wasn’t until January 1996, over two years later, that an anonymous caller alerted the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Goldbaum’s truck, a Ford 300 Series, was also missing and has never been located. Due to the circumstances of his disappearance and the delay in reporting, investigators have considered the possibility of foul play. However, no conclusive leads have been found, and his case remains unsolved.

Given the time that has passed and the lack of concrete evidence, Goldbaum’s disappearance remains a mystery. Authorities continue to seek information from the public to help resolve the case.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1993

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  • Full text of "Obituaries from the Kern Valley Sun newspaper"

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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 — Willits, California
    UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%95 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Marysville, California
    UP138951 • Found Sep 13, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%98 mi away
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%148 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Richvale, California - unidentified case UP13008
    John Doe — Richvale, California
    UP13008 • Found Mar 12, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP7626 • Found May 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP7622
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP7622 • Found Oct 21, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%113 mi away
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2373 • Found Sep 7, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 38
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 42%120 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Laytonville, California
    UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Forestville, California
    UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'9"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Modesto, California
    UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 38 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%150 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb

    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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    Just stumbled upon Wayne Goldbaum's case, and something's bugging me. Has anyone dug into why it... ...Read More
    12/04/2023
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