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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7512) and 10 other sources
Darrel B. Nichols, a 17-year-old from Park City, Utah, went missing on April 1, 1973. He was last seen in the hills surrounding Park City, possibly accompanied by friends. At the time of his disappearance, Darrel was wearing horn-rimmed glasses and was described as having brown hair and brown eyes, standing 5'9" tall and weighing between 160 and 165 pounds.

Darrel’s family reported him missing after he failed to return home. Despite searches, no significant leads have emerged, and Darrel has not been seen or heard from since that day. There has been little information regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and investigators remain uncertain whether he encountered foul play or suffered an accident. His case remains classified as endangered missing, and it continues to be a cold case with no major breakthroughs.

Darrel's disappearance is still actively investigated, and authorities urge anyone with information to contact the Park City Police Department.

Last Seen: Apr 1, 1973

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Salt Lake City, Utah
UP6948 • Found Mar 13, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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.