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David Collette Missing Person Case

Last seen in Stockton, California on May 22, 1984

Victim Details

Mar 14, 2012

Apr 22, 2022

David

Collette

93

51

73 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 22, 1984

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

95207

11509

Stockton Police Department

Stockton

California

San Joaquin County

95202

Patricia Enebrad

CSO II Missing Person Unit

22 East Market Street, California

2099378377

Local

Law Enforcement

www.stocktongov.com/government/departments/police

84-269

Mar 14, 2012

Stockton Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14210) and 5 other sources
David Samuel Collette, age 51, was last seen on May 22, 1984, in Stockton, California. He left his home that morning to go to work but never arrived and has not been heard from since. His vehicle, a significant clue in the case, was discovered abandoned eight days later on May 30 in the parking lot of a Mervyn's Department Store in Lodi, California, approximately 14 miles from his home.

At the time of his disappearance, Collette was described as 6'1" tall, weighing around 185 pounds, with graying brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a light-colored shirt and work overalls and was known to wear wire-framed glasses. Distinctive physical features included a scar on the bridge of his nose and a surgical scar on his abdomen. Despite these details and extensive investigations, no leads have been found, and his case remains unsolved. Investigators continue to look for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 22, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • David Samuel Collette | State of California - Department of Justice
  • David Samuel Collette - The Charley Project
  • 707DMCA - David Samuel Collette - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP14210
  • Missing Persons Open Cases - Stockton, CA

    • 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 — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 93%210 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 185 lb
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 98%205 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2364 • Found Jul 17, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brentwood, California
    UP12491 • Found Sep 14, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
    John Doe — Antioch, California
    UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 72%141 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP11460 • Found Jun 15, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 0%5'5" vs 6'1"
    Weight 57%130 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: surgical
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 37 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 70%139 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 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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