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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22832) and 2 other sources
Wayne Douglas Rogers, 40 years old at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on August 13, 1992, in Laytonville, California. He was reported missing after no one had heard from him following this date. Standing at approximately 5'11" and weighing 170 pounds, Wayne was described as having strawberry blonde hair and hazel eyes. His case remains unsolved, with little information available regarding the circumstances that led to his disappearance.

At the time, Wayne had reportedly been involved in narcotics trafficking, which raises suspicions about foul play, though no solid leads have surfaced to confirm what may have happened to him. His case remains active in missing person databases, and law enforcement continues to encourage the public to come forward with any potential information that could assist in solving this decades-old mystery.

Though Wayne’s case has attracted some attention over the years, it remains one of many unsolved disappearances in California, where the passage of time has left few leads for investigators to pursue. His family and friends continue to seek closure and hope that new developments might one day shed light on his fate.

Last Seen: Aug 13, 1992

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Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Willits, California
UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Laytonville, California
UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 78%90 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 66%144 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Covelo, California - unidentified case UP124271
John Doe — Covelo, California
UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1"–6'3" vs 5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Manchester, California
UP59604 • Found Dec 25, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160–185 lb vs 170 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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