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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7546) and 5 other sources
Shawn Hale, a 21-year-old man from Apple Valley, California, was last seen on November 4, 1994. On the day of his disappearance, Shawn reportedly left his home after having an argument with his mother. He stormed out and has not been seen or heard from since. At the time, he was described as standing 6 feet tall, weighing 165 pounds, with sandy blonde hair, hazel eyes, and a mustache and goatee.

His family and law enforcement have had little to no leads in the case. There has been no contact or trace of him since that day, and his case remains classified as endangered missing. While initial efforts focused on locating him within the region, his case has since been entered into national missing persons databases. Authorities, including the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, continue to investigate, though no substantial progress has been reported over the years.

Despite the long duration of his disappearance, Shawn's family, particularly his brother, has actively sought information and followed up on potential sightings, including one that turned out to be inconclusive. Shawn's case, like many cold cases, remains unsolved, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office.

Last Seen: Nov 4, 1994

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 — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2527 • Found Oct 28, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–26 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pinyon Pines, California
UP7046 • Found Nov 13, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 days after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Heber, California - unidentified case UP15323
John Doe — Heber, California
UP15323 • Found Jan 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Ontario, California
UP2524 • Found Aug 18, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
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 84%Est. 50–70 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 70%206 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%114–150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%183 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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