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Walter Strong Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Barbara, California on Apr 26, 2004

Victim Details

Dec 26, 2009

Jun 20, 2018

Walter

Strong

89

67

71 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 26, 2004

Santa Barbara

California

Santa Barbara County

8007

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept

Santa Barabara

California

,

04-7153

Santa Barbara Sheriff's Dept

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4337) and 5 other sources
Walter Brewster Strong, a 67-year-old man, was last seen in Santa Barbara, California, on April 26, 2004. He disappeared under mysterious circumstances, and his vehicle, a green 1995 Ford Taurus, was later found abandoned in San Luis Obispo, California. Despite investigations, there have been no significant developments in his case, and few details are available about the events leading up to his disappearance.

At the time of his disappearance, Strong was described as being 5'11" tall and weighing around 125 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. His case is classified as endangered missing, but the exact circumstances of what happened to him remain unknown.

The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Department has handled the investigation, but so far, no clues have led to his whereabouts. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information from anyone who might have seen or heard something relevant to his disappearance.
Last Seen: Apr 26, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Walter Strong - The Charley Project
  • 4991DMCA - Walter Brewster Strong - Doe Network
  • Walter Strong | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4337 | NamUs
  • Messages of Sympathy on the Death of Walter A. Strong.

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    79%Possible
    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 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3088
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3088 • Found May 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%138 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
    John Doe — California
    UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%90 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%141 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3075 • Found Oct 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    75%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 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Does anyone remember hearing about Walter Brewster Strong's case? I was reading through some old... ...Read More
    07/16/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the route between Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo where Walter... ...Read More
    06/23/2024
    Has anyone else looked into the timeline of Walter Brewster Strong's last known movements? It's... ...Read More
    09/03/2023

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