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Daniel Shrock Missing Person Case

Last seen in Bakersfield, California on Jan 1, 1979

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Victim Details

Oct 21, 2009

May 28, 2022

Daniel

Shrock

89

42

63 inches

64 inches

135 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1979

Bakersfield

California

Kern County

No

7573

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Bakersfield

California

Kern County

93308

1350 Norris Road, California

6618613110

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.kernsheriff.org/default.aspx

SR11-23303

Sep 27, 2011

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Unknown

Blue

Blue

No

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2969)
Daniel Norman Shrock, age 42, went missing on January 1, 1979, while visiting family in Bakersfield, California. On the day of his disappearance, Shrock apparently wandered away from the home. Search dogs were able to track his scent to a nearby freeway, where the trail ended, but no further evidence was found. His case has remained unsolved for decades.

At the time of his disappearance, Shrock was described as being around 5'3" to 5'4" tall, weighing approximately 135 pounds, with blue eyes and a scar on the back of his head shaped like the state of Florida. Although few details are available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, his case continues to be listed with the NamUs database, and he remains missing without any substantial leads or new information.

Despite the initial investigation, the case has seen little progress, and authorities still encourage anyone with information to come forward. The Kern County Sheriff's Office is handling the case and can be contacted with any tips.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1979

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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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 135–150 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61437 • Found Dec 30, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 135–150 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Arvin, California
UP60621 • Found Oct 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%120–130 lb vs 135–150 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4328 • Found Oct 18, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135–150 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP2582
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP2582 • Found Jan 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%134 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 135–150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Shafter, California
UP61238 • Found Mar 11, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 78%180–210 lb vs 135–150 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP57047 • Found May 7, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 25–40 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%145–165 lb vs 135–150 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4347 • Found Mar 15, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 135–150 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4355 • Found Feb 4, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 99%120 lb vs 135–150 lb
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Buttonwillow, California
UP61182 • Found Jun 5, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 58–72 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'3"–5'4"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 135–150 lb

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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