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Douglas Pengilley Missing Person Case

Last seen in El Cajon, California on Jan 1, 1992

Victim Details

Dec 15, 2013

Nov 17, 2020

Douglas

Pengilley

52

18

73 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1992

El Cajon

California

San Diego County

14659

El Cajon Police Department

El Cajon

California

San Diego County

92020

Heather Paz

Police Services Officer

100 Civic Center Way, California

6195793311

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofelcajon.us/your-government/departments/police

09-001464

El Cajon Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22923) and 3 other sources
Douglas Edward Pengilley, an 18-year-old from El Cajon, California, was last seen on January 1, 1992. He had just left town driving a white 1992 Volkswagen Rabbit and has not been heard from since. His case remains unsolved, and there are very few details about the circumstances of his disappearance. Douglas is described as a Caucasian male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 6'0" tall and weighing about 200 pounds. He also had a distinctive large, dark-colored oval birthmark on his upper right leg.

Despite the passage of time, no substantial leads or clues have surfaced regarding his whereabouts. His vehicle was not recovered, and authorities continue to seek any information that might help resolve his case. The El Cajon Police Department is handling the investigation, and his case is also listed in missing persons databases such as NamUs.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • 4358DMCA - Douglas E. Pengilley - Doe Network
  • Douglas Edward Pengilley - The Charley Project
  • Douglas Pengilley | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Heber, California - unidentified case UP15323
    John Doe — Heber, California
    UP15323 • Found Jan 1, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%215 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
    UP2527 • Found Oct 28, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–26 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pinyon Pines, California
    UP7046 • Found Nov 13, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13554 • Found May 9, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7678
    John Doe — Santa Ana, California
    UP7678 • Found Jan 28, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 21–30 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 74%154 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP56626
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56626 • Found Sep 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'3" vs 6'1"
    Weight 74%246 lb vs 200 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California
    UP57374 • Found Dec 28, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'1"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Imperial Beach, California
    UP58807 • Found Feb 20, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 72%152 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone else find it odd that there haven’t been any sightings of Douglas Pengilley's white... ...Read More
    04/25/2024
    It's puzzling how some cases seem to just fall off everyone's radar. I've been following Douglas... ...Read More
    03/23/2024
    Has anyone else been intrigued by the lack of information on Douglas Pengilley’s Volkswagen Rabbit?... ...Read More
    01/20/2023

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