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John Butler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Monica, California on Sep 16, 1999

Victim Details

Mar 31, 2011

Jan 12, 2024

John

Butler

75

48

70 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 16, 1999

Santa Monica

California

Los Angeles County

90405

9859

Santa Monica PD

Santa Monica

California

,

99-67378

Sep 16, 1999

Santa Monica PD

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9957) and 4 other sources
John Clifton Butler, aged 48, was reported missing on September 16, 1999, in Santa Monica, California. Although Butler was last seen in 1994 living on the streets of Santa Monica, his family only reported him missing years later when they were unable to contact him after his father passed away, leaving him a substantial inheritance. Butler had been in and out of mental health institutions in California and Oregon prior to his disappearance, suffering from paranoid schizophrenia.

Despite efforts to locate him, including searching hospitals and care facilities, Butler has never been found. His case remains unsolved, and there has been no new information about his whereabouts since he was last seen. Investigators have his fingerprints on file but lack DNA or dental records, making identification challenging if he were to be found.
Last Seen: Sep 16, 1999

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John Clifton Butler - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9957 | NamUs
  • 1038DMCA - John Clifton Butler - Doe Network
  • John Butler - California Department of Justice

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%148 lb vs 130 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 69%163 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3368
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3368 • Found Apr 19, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 48
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 94%147 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 65–80 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3032
    John Doe — California
    UP3032 • Found Mar 24, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 85%153 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
    John Doe — California
    UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 15%188 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Altadena, California
    UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 48 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'10"

    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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