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Norman Thurber Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Felipe Baja, California on Apr 1, 1993

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Victim Details

May 23, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Norman

Thurber

82

49

70 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 1, 1993

San Felipe Baja

California

13588

Josephine County Sheriff's Office

Grants Pass

Oregon

Josephine County

97526

Kari Lee

Property Control Specialist

1901 Northeast F Street, Oregon

5414745123

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.co.josephine.or.us/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=180

93-10602

Aug 10, 1993

Josephine County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20362) and 1 other source
Norman Thurber, a 49-year-old man, was last seen on April 1, 1993, in San Felipe, Baja California, Mexico. Little is known about the circumstances of his disappearance, but his case remains unsolved and active. Norman's case is registered with NamUs, which tracks missing persons across the United States and its territories.

No significant updates or breakthroughs have been reported over the years. His disappearance has garnered some attention in missing persons databases, but new leads or developments remain elusive. Efforts continue in hopes of uncovering what happened to Norman, and authorities are still seeking any information that could shed light on his case.

Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is encouraged to contact relevant authorities, as his case remains one of many unresolved missing persons from that period.
Last Seen: Apr 1, 1993

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20362

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 97%168 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Cabazon, California
    UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 49
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 66%140 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%163 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 65%139 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56499 • Found Sep 12, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Willits, California
    UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%170 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3601 • Found Jun 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%155–200 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    Norman Thurber was 49 when he was last seen on April 1, 1993, in San Felipe, Baja California... ...Read More
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