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Barry OBrien Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Feb 01, 1992

Victim Details

Jan 25, 2009

Mar 08, 2024

Barry

OBrien

67

33

74 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 01, 1992

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

Unknown

7160

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

9513822

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

7744

Brown

Green

Green

07/31/2026


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Barry Butler O'Brien, 33, was last seen on February 1, 1992, in Ben Lomond, California. He was a self-employed woodcutter who lived a transient lifestyle, often residing in his vehicle and lacking a permanent address. His last known residence was in the Boulder Creek area, and he frequented the San Lorenzo Valley. Barry had spoken about possibly traveling to Oregon before his disappearance. He has not been heard from since.

Barry is described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and ...
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Last Seen: Feb 01, 1992

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  • Barry Butler O'Brien - The Charley Project
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