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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1429) and 4 other sources
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 life jacket and fishing equipment.

Given the circumstances and the evidence found, authorities believe that Ogle likely drowned. Despite extensive search efforts, no further trace of him was found, and his case remains classified as a lost/injured missing person. Investigators continue to handle the case as an unresolved disappearance.

Anyone with information regarding Ogle's case is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: May 16, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5944 • Found Mar 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5960 • Found Dec 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–85 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 90%190 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 88%191 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Saratoga, California
UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 57%116 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP8966 • Found May 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 30–60 vs 65
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 85%136 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 65 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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