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Thomas Lytle Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kentfield, California on Jun 1, 1986

Victim Details

Nov 4, 2011

Nov 11, 2022

Thomas

Lytle

70

30

74 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 1986

Kentfield

California

Marin County

10967

Marin County Sheriff's Office

San Rafael

California

Marin County

94903

1600 Los Gamos Drive #200, California

4154737250

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.marinsheriff.org/

SO86-2843

Nov 4, 2011

Marin County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12872) and 1 other source
Thomas John Lytle was a 30-year-old man who went missing on June 1, 1986, from Kentfield, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was living at the Buckelew House, a residential treatment facility that was not secured. Lytle left the facility and has not been seen since. Despite having a friend in Mendocino County, he had no means of transportation, which complicates the circumstances of his disappearance.

Lytle is described as a Caucasian male, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He had brown hair, green eyes, and distinguishing marks including moles on his face. His family and counselors reported him missing after he failed to return, but no evidence has surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

The investigation into Lytle's case remains open, and authorities are still seeking information that could lead to finding him. The Marin County Sheriff's Office is handling the case, and they have made it clear that Lytle's situation is considered an endangered missing person case.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1986

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    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 79%205 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Forestville, California
    UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'2"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 33–39 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
    Weight 59%219 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb

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