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Dean Perkins Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Bernardino, California on Dec 25, 2017

Victim Details

Jan 10, 2024

May 28, 2024

Dean

Perkins

54

46

71 inches

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 25, 2017

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

92401

No

133931

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Station

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

92415

655 East Third Street, California

9093873545

County

Law Enforcement

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/

011900157

Jan 17, 2019

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - Central Station

842

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP114452) and 3 other sources
Dean Perkins, a 46-year-old man from San Bernardino, California, was last seen on December 25, 2017. His disappearance remains unresolved, leaving his family and local authorities with few leads. Perkins was reported missing after Christmas Day, and his last known location was within the San Bernardino area. Despite initial investigations and outreach efforts by law enforcement, little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

There were no significant sightings or activities on his financial accounts after he went missing, adding to the mystery surrounding his case. Efforts to locate Perkins have included searches in the areas he was known to frequent, but no substantial clues have been discovered. As time has passed, his case has been added to several missing person databases, keeping his profile active and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Perkins' disappearance is part of a larger pattern of missing persons cases in California that remain unsolved, with families continuing to search for answers years later. His family and local law enforcement continue to hope that someone will provide a crucial tip that might lead to a resolution in this case.
Last Seen: Dec 25, 2017

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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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%206 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 55–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 66%129 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    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 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 80%140 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 21–44 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 175 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 50–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%198 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'11"

    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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