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David Barth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Blue Canyon, California on Jul 30, 2004

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Victim Details

Dec 10, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

David

Barth

92

70

71 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 30, 2004

Blue Canyon

California

Placer County

7888

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Auburn

California

Placer County

95603

Kurt Leatherman

Placer County Sheriff Detective

2929 Richardson Drive, California

5308897800

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1680/Sheriffs-Office

04-11740

Jul 30, 2004

Placer County Sheriff's Office

White

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3912) and 3 other sources
David William Barth, age 70, was last seen on July 30, 2004, in Emigrant Gap, California. On the day of his disappearance, Barth was sitting on the porch of his home when his wife noticed him missing just ten minutes later. A neighbor reported seeing Barth walking eastbound along the railroad tracks near Blue Canyon, carrying a rust-colored backpack. He was possibly heading out for a hike.

Barth had dementia and walked with a pronounced limp due to a previous leg injury. He also suffered from other health issues, which raised concerns about his ability to survive on his own in the rugged terrain near his home. Despite extensive search efforts, including the involvement of local law enforcement, no trace of Barth has ever been found. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information that might lead to his discovery.
Last Seen: Jul 30, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • David Williams Barth | Placer County, CA
  • David William Barth - The Charley Project
  • David Barth | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5960 • Found Dec 25, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–85 vs 70
    Race 100%White
    Location 68%137 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 55%129 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 185 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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