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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP14850) and 6 other sources
Angelo "Nick" Gatti, 21, was last seen on July 13, 1974, after being dropped off by family members near San Juan Hot Springs in the Cleveland National Forest, off Ortega Highway in California. An experienced hiker who enjoyed living in the wilderness, Angelo had planned an extended camping trip in the forest. He brought a sleeping bag and a .22 caliber revolver with him, and his family expected him to be gone for only a couple of weeks. However, after several months without any contact from him, his family became concerned and reported him missing.

Angelo, who was deeply concerned about environmental issues, was reportedly in a depressed state at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, with no confirmed sightings or communication since the day he was dropped off. Despite investigations by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, no significant leads have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

Last Seen: Jul 13, 1974

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 — California
UP4299 • Found Aug 15, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Pedro, California
UP4312 • Found Feb 8, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Costa Mesa, California
UP7653 • Found Dec 25, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 80%155 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7665
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7665 • Found Sep 4, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4262 • Found Nov 19, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4303 • Found Jul 3, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–27 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4357 • Found Jan 10, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 27–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%110 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7664
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7664 • Found Jul 10, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–23 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 100%126 lb vs 120–130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4169 • Found May 10, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 96%105 lb vs 120–130 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP60576 • Found Sep 27, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
Weight 96%105 lb vs 120–130 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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