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Randy Spring Missing Person Case

Last seen in White Water, California on Oct 10, 1988

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Victim Details

Aug 18, 2009

Mar 17, 2022

Randy

Spring

66

28

71 inches

72 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 10, 1988

White Water

California

Riverside County

92282

7514

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92501

4095 Lemon Street, California

9519552400

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/

BR88293005

Jan 1, 2001

Riverside County Sheriff's Department

7583

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2705) and 7 other sources
Randy Charles Spring, a 28-year-old Army veteran, went missing on October 10, 1988, from White Water, California. That morning, he was dropped off by a family member at the intersection of Tipton Road and White Water Road near Interstate 10. Randy mentioned he planned to go hiking and camping in the San Jacinto Mountains for a few days and would either hitchhike home or call for a ride. He was last seen wearing camouflage pants, a blue t-shirt, and an army-green jacket. He also carried an army-green backpack with some food supplies.

There was a possible sighting of Randy at the base of the San Jacinto Mountains around noon on the same day, but he has not been seen since. Despite extensive searches by law enforcement and volunteers, no trace of him has been found. Randy was well-trained in survival techniques, having served in the U.S. Army. At the time of his disappearance, he was working for the California Department of Forestry and had recently completed training to pursue a career as a firefighter.

The case remains unsolved, and Randy's family continues to seek answers. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
Last Seen: Oct 10, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Randy Charles Spring | State of California - Department of Justice">Randy Charles Spring | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Randy Charles Spring - The Charley Project
  • Randy Spring | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 1650DMCA - Randy Charles Spring - Doe Network
  • Missing Hiker from the PCT: Where is Randy Spring? - Medium
  • The Disappearance of Randy Charles Spring - YouTube
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Pinyon Pines, California
    UP7046 • Found Nov 13, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%26 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 180–190 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Thousand Palms, California
    UP7070 • Found May 26, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Salton City, California
    UP15289 • Found Jul 26, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–190 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Desert, California
    UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7243 • Found Jul 11, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%202 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, California
    UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Barstow, California
    UP2539 • Found Dec 31, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 99%209 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Temecula, California
    UP7110 • Found Jun 27, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 58%126 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green

    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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