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Timothy Aamoth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Portland, Oregon on Jan 1, 1973

Victim Details

Jun 18, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Timothy

Aamoth

77

24

66 inches

70 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1973

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

No

13722

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97214

Lee Gosson

Detective Sgt.

501 Southeast Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 350, Oregon

5039884300

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mcso.us/site/

10-401568

Multnomah County Sheriff's Office

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20668) and 6 other sources
In the early 1970s, a young man named Timothy Leon Aamoth vanished from the Portland, Oregon area, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. He was 24 years old at the time of his disappearance around 1973. Timothy, a Caucasian male with blond hair and blue eyes, was last known to be alive in Portland. Details about his life are sparse, but it is known that he may have previously worked in a garment factory. One of his distinguishing physical characteristics was shortened tendons in his feet, which caused his toes to curl upward. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

The investigation into Timothy's whereabouts has been hampered by a lack of information. Authorities have noted that he did not have a driver's license on file, which adds another layer of difficulty to tracing his movements. Over the years, the case has grown cold, with very few leads to follow. The Multnomah County Sheriff's Office has been the primary agency investigating his disappearance, but the passage of time has made their task increasingly challenging. Investigators have expressed the belief that Timothy is likely deceased, though no evidence has been found to confirm this.

The case of Timothy Aamoth is a poignant example of the many long-unsolved missing person cases in Oregon. With the exact date of his last contact being January 1, 1973, the trail has grown cold over the past five decades. Despite the slim hope of new information, his case remains open in the hope that someone, somewhere, may hold a piece of the puzzle that could finally bring answers to his family and close this chapter of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a young man who disappeared without a trace, leaving behind only a handful of personal details and the enduring question of what happened to him in Portland so many years ago.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1973

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP20668 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Timothy Leon Aamoth - The Charley Project
  • Timothy Aamoth | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Aamoth, Timothy Leon - 1973 - Porchlight International for ... - Tapatalk
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    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11907
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11907 • Found Aug 25, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11906
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11906 • Found Jul 28, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP11873
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP11873 • Found May 3, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 95%130 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9989
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9989 • Found Jan 16, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 76%115 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Oregon - unidentified case UP13371
    John Doe — Oregon
    UP13371 • Found Feb 6, 1974
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 24 when missing
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9988
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9988 • Found Jan 15, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9601
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9601 • Found Oct 1, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Rainier, Oregon - unidentified case UP13448
    John Doe — Rainier, Oregon
    UP13448 • Found Oct 20, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP9987
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP9987 • Found Jun 6, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'1" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon - unidentified case UP10144
    John Doe — Portland, Oregon
    UP10144 • Found Jun 4, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 55–75 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'6"–5'10"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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    Forum Posts (3)

    I've been following the case of Timothy Leon Aamoth, and I'm curious if anyone else finds the detail... ...Read More
    09/15/2024
    Has anyone ever dug into Timothy Leon Aamoth's work connections? It's mentioned that he might have... ...Read More
    08/17/2024
    Does anyone else find it curious that Timothy Aamoth's employment history is so vague? I mean, was... ...Read More
    07/04/2023

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