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John Ogle Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on May 16, 1994

Victim Details

Jan 25, 2009

Feb 23, 2024

John

Ogle

97

65

70 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 16, 1994

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

7161

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

945022

1994-05-17

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

7895

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

07/27/2026


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John Calvin Ogle, age 65, was last seen on May 16, 1994, while fishing near the municipal wharf in Santa Cruz, California. Despite poor weather conditions, Ogle ventured out in a rented 12-foot yellow rowboat equipped with an outboard motor. The sea was rough that day, with waves reaching three to four feet and wind speeds exceeding 20 miles per hour. After Ogle failed to return, searchers discovered his unoccupied boat drifting about 1.5 miles offshore in Monterey Bay. They also recovered his l ...
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Last Seen: May 16, 1994

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  • John Calvin Ogle | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1429 | NamUs
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