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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9005) and 5 other sources
Paul D. Yotter, a 22-year-old man, was last seen on December 20, 1991, in Santa Maria, California. He had spoken to friends earlier that day and was believed to have left on his red and black 1988 Honda CBR1000F motorcycle, which also went missing. At the time, he was likely wearing a black and red leather motorcycle suit along with a matching Shoei helmet. His motorcycle had the California license plate number 13D5981.

Yotter was reported missing after failing to show up for work, and when his grandmother checked his apartment, she found a suicide note, raising concerns that he may have been experiencing emotional distress at the time. Despite searches and investigations, neither Yotter nor his motorcycle have ever been found, and his case remains unsolved.

Authorities continue to investigate, and both DNA and fingerprint information have been made available to assist in identifying him or his remains.

Last Seen: Dec 20, 1991

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 — Glamis, California - unidentified case UP15319
John Doe — Glamis, California
UP15319 • Found Oct 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 73%150 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Calexico, California
UP15316 • Found Jun 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 82%160 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10668 • Found Mar 20, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP10667
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP10667 • Found Mar 10, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 86%164 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP61190 • Found Aug 20, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 25–30 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 84%162 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3710 • Found Dec 19, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–32 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 35%120 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Industry, California
UP3422 • Found Dec 7, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 82%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%155 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%174 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California - unidentified case UP2525
John Doe — Rancho Cucamonga, California
UP2525 • Found Aug 16, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 60%173 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 72%149 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3613 • Found Apr 23, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%149 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 83%161 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3671 • Found Sep 3, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%139 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 61%140 lb vs 200–225 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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