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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4442) and 1 other source
Robert Donald McKinney, aged 65, went missing from Clio, California, on April 11, 1996. McKinney was last seen driving in the area, but he has not been heard from since. Authorities later discovered his vehicle submerged in a nearby river, leading them to believe he may have drowned. Despite the discovery of his car, McKinney’s remains were never recovered, and he continues to be classified as a missing person.

At the time of his disappearance, McKinney was described as a 5'10" Caucasian male weighing approximately 185 pounds, with graying red hair and blue eyes. His case remains unsolved, and local authorities, including the Plumas County Sheriff's Department, have continued to monitor the case but with little new information over the years. The circumstances of his disappearance suggest an accidental drowning, but without any concrete evidence, his case remains open.
Last Seen: Apr 11, 1996

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 61%168 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP96579
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP96579 • Found Oct 3, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Hair 70%Gray vs Red

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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