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April Pitzer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Newberry Springs, California on Jun 28, 2004

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Victim Details

Dec 18, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

April

Pitzer

52

30

69 inches

71 inches

125 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jun 28, 2004

Newberry Springs

California

San Bernardino County

92365

7097

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Barstow Station

Barstow

California

San Bernardino County

92311

225 East Mountain View Street, California

7602564838

County

Law Enforcement

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/patrol-stations/barstowtrona/

080401661

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Barstow Station

5518

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1320) and 9 other sources
April Beth Pitzer, a 30-year-old woman, was last seen on June 28, 2004, in Newberry Springs, California. After a period of instability, including homelessness and untreated bipolar disorder, she had planned to travel back to her home state of Arkansas to reunite with her family. An acquaintance claimed to have dropped her off at a bus station, but April never made it to her destination.

Her disappearance has been surrounded by troubling rumors. Some reports suggested she may have been murdered and her body disposed of in a mine shaft. Searches of various mines in the Mojave Desert led to the discovery of her personal belongings scattered across a wide area, including clothes and a suitcase. Some of her belongings were found under disturbing circumstances—a nightgown tied in a hangman’s noose and bloodstained items were located in an abandoned mining shack.

April's past as a confidential informant in a drug case in Arkansas has also been a point of concern, with speculation that her disappearance could have been linked to retaliation. Despite extensive searches and investigations, her body has never been found, and in 2012, she was declared legally dead. Her case remains open, and authorities continue to seek information.
Last Seen: Jun 28, 2004

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Authorities ask for public's help in locating remains of missing woman">Authorities ask for public's help in locating remains of missing woman
  • Missing - April Beth Pitzer - Facebook
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  • Still missing: April Beth Pitzer since June 28, 2004 Pitzer resided in ...
  • The Mysterious Disappearance of April Pitzer | by Sophia S - Medium
  • Missing: April Beth Pitzer - Ghost Town Gallery
  • Newberry Springs missing person case to be featured on program
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1320
  • April Beth Pitzer : r/NotForgotten - Reddit

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP89347
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP89347 • Found Jan 16, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Green vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California - unidentified case UP11899
    Jane Doe — Van Nuys, California
    UP11899 • Found Nov 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 75%153 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Compton, California - unidentified case UP131023
    Jane Doe — Compton, California
    UP131023 • Found Sep 9, 2024
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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