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Franklin Osborne Missing Person Case

Last seen in Phelan, California on Dec 1, 2007

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Victim Details

Apr 18, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

Franklin

Osborne

78

60

70 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 1, 2007

Phelan

California

San Bernardino County

8424

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department- Victor Valley Station

Adelanto

California

San Bernardino County

92301

11613 Bartlett Ave, California

7605526800

County

Law Enforcement

070901787

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department- Victor Valley Station

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6885) and 3 other sources
Franklin Osborne, aged 60, was last seen on December 1, 2007, in Phelan, California. His disappearance has remained a mystery with limited public information available about the circumstances surrounding his case. Osborne's case is listed in missing persons databases, but no significant developments or leads have been reported in the years since his disappearance.

Authorities have not provided extensive details regarding the circumstances of his last known movements or any specific factors that may have contributed to his vanishing. Despite the passage of time, law enforcement continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward, hoping to resolve the case and provide answers to Osborne's family.
Last Seen: Dec 1, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6885
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Supreme Court of Virginia Opinions and Published Orders

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 83%151 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    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 100%Est. 65–80 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 63%134 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    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 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 93%140–160 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 52%127 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    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 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 96%163 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%182 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2939
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP2939 • Found Apr 2, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 77%225 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    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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