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John Kerby Missing Person Case

Last seen in Red Bluff, California on Feb 1, 1986

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Victim Details

Dec 13, 2012

Feb 6, 2018

John

Kerby

68

28

73 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 1, 1986

Red Bluff

California

Tehama County

96080

12796

Red Bluff Police Department

Red Bluff

California

,

12-1317

Apr 16, 2010

Red Bluff Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18419) and 1 other source
John Kerby, a 28-year-old man, went missing on February 1, 1986, from Red Bluff, California. His case remains unsolved, with limited details available about the circumstances of his disappearance. Registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NAMUS), Kerby's disappearance has garnered ongoing attention from investigative sources. However, no significant leads have been reported in decades. Authorities continue to seek tips from the public, and the case remains open, with hopes of eventually uncovering new information.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 1986

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18419 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 30–50 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%117 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 87%210 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Laytonville, California
    UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%166 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 92%205 lb vs 180 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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