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Brian Carlstrom Missing Person Case

Last seen in Silver Lakes, California on Aug 9, 1986

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Victim Details

Jul 23, 2009

Aug 31, 2022

Brian

Carlstrom

66

26

72 inches

190 lbs

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 9, 1986

Silver Lakes

California

San Bernardino County

92342

7489

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department- Victor Valley Station

Adelanto

California

San Bernardino County

92301

11613 Bartlett Ave, California

7605526800

County

Law Enforcement

078616092

Aug 1, 1986

San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department- Victor Valley Station

7511

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2618) and 6 other sources
Brian Eric Carlstrom, age 26, was last seen on August 9, 1986, in Helendale, California, while staying at a friend's residence in the Silver Lakes community. A resident of Colton, California, Carlstrom had planned to drive to Las Vegas that morning. There was a potential sighting of him later that day at the Saddle West Casino in Pahrump, Nevada. However, Carlstrom never reached his destination, and no further contact was made.

More than a month later, on September 14, 1986, Carlstrom's maroon and white 1978 Ford F-150 pickup truck was found abandoned in a remote desert area about 20 miles north of Pahrump, Nevada. The vehicle appeared to have been left recently, with Carlstrom's personal belongings still inside, but there was no sign of him. At the time of his disappearance, Carlstrom was involved in a multi-million-dollar personal injury lawsuit, adding a layer of complexity to the case.

Despite extensive searches and investigations, Carlstrom's whereabouts remain unknown, and his case continues to be unsolved.
Last Seen: Aug 9, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP2618
  • Brian Eric Carlstrom | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Brian Eric Carlstrom - The Charley Project
  • 531DMCA - Brian Eric Carlstrom - Doe Network
  • Brian Eric Carlstrom Missing Since August 9, 1986 From Helendale ...
  • Unsolved Cold Cases - Brian Eric Carlstrom

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, California
    UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Barstow, California
    UP2539 • Found Dec 31, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%209 lb vs 190–200 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 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%160 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%160 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4157 • Found Aug 23, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 days after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
    Weight 80%239 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Desert, California
    UP7017 • Found Aug 30, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 99%170 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Pinyon Pines, California
    UP7046 • Found Nov 13, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 190–200 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7243 • Found Jul 11, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%202 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3930 • Found Dec 4, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 87%158 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180–210 lb vs 190–200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond

    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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