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Robert Gates Missing Person Case

Last seen in Wilton, California on Dec 13, 2010

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Victim Details

Oct 27, 2011

Oct 30, 2023

Robert

Gates

80

65

68 inches

70 inches

175 lbs

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 13, 2010

Wilton

California

Sacramento County

95693

10936

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95841

Zaheem Buksh

Detective, Missing Persons

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

9168745115

County

Law Enforcement

sacsheriff.com

10-244368

Dec 13, 2010

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12782) and 4 other sources
Robert Gates, aged 65, was last seen on December 13, 2010, in Wilton, California. Despite efforts by authorities, there has been little information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. He was reported missing in the Wilton area, and his case has since been listed in several missing person databases, including NamUs, where it continues to be actively investigated.

At the time of his disappearance, Gates was described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes. He stood approximately 5'10" tall and weighed around 175 pounds. Authorities have sought public assistance in gathering any information that could shed light on his whereabouts. His case remains unresolved, and the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation.
Last Seen: Dec 13, 2010

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing man's car found on Volcanoville Road - Mountain Democrat
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP12782 | NamUs
  • Robert Gates - California Department of Justice
  • OSSCA.org - Ohio Scholastic Soccer Coaches Association

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 92%83–150 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%186 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 47%115 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP12014
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP12014 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 65 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 61%172 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 175–185 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
    John Doe — Richmond, California
    UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 65%Est. 40–60 vs 65
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
    Weight 83%142 lb vs 175–185 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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