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Jared Negrete Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yucaipa, California on Jul 19, 1991

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Victim Details

Dec 19, 2008

Dec 19, 2023

Jared

Negrete

47

12

62 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 19, 1991

Yucaipa

California

San Bernardino County

92399

No

7098

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division

San Bernardino

California

San Bernardino County

92415

September Fonzi-Jones

Sheriff's Service Specialist, Coroner Division

175 South Lena Road, California

9093872978

County

Coroner

http://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/divisions/coroner/

91078721

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Coroner Division

4397

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 22, 2026


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Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of Jared Negrete

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1324) and 9 other sources
Jared Michael Negrete, a 12-year-old Boy Scout, disappeared on July 19, 1991, during his first overnight camping trip in the San Bernardino National Forest, near the summit of Mount San Gorgonio. The Boy Scout group was hiking toward the summit when Jared, tired and lagging behind, was told to stay put while the rest of the troop completed the hike. When the group returned, Jared was gone.

A massive search ensued, involving hundreds of search and rescue workers scouring the rough terrain. Searchers found footprints believed to be Jared's, along with his backpack, some candy wrappers, and his camera. The film inside the camera revealed scenic shots and a haunting close-up photo of Jared’s eyes and nose, taken after he had already gone missing. Despite extensive efforts, including the use of helicopters and infrared technology, Jared was never found.

The case remains unsolved, and theories about Jared's fate range from him getting lost in the rugged terrain to potential accidents or even foul play, although there is no concrete evidence supporting any specific conclusion. Jared's family continues to seek closure, but the search for answers continues to this day.
Last Seen: Jul 19, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Disappearance of Jared Negrete - Wikipedia
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1324
  • 395DMCA - Jared Michael Negrete - Doe Network
  • Jared Michael Negrete
  • Jared Michael Negrete | State of California - Department of Justice
  • CA - JARED MICHAEL NEGRETE: Missing from San Bernardino, CA
  • What most likely happened to Jared Negrete, a young hiker ... - Quora
  • The last known photo of 12 year old Jared Michael Negrete
  • Missing Scout Took Picture of Himself : Search: His camera is found ...

    • 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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%73 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP15248 • Found May 29, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–20 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%129 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%76 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'2"
    Weight 65%110 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Ontario, California
    UP7054 • Found Mar 16, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 14–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'2"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7022
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7022 • Found Jun 1, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'7" vs 5'2"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 35–45 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Redlands, California - unidentified case UP9086
    John Doe — Redlands, California
    UP9086 • Found Jul 27, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%158 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Thermal, California
    UP7023 • Found Oct 9, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 20–30 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Indio, California
    UP17830 • Found Jul 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'2"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California - unidentified case UP112534
    John Doe — Lake Elsinore, California
    UP112534 • Found Sep 9, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 12 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'2"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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