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Dewayne Sanders Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redding, California on Aug 13, 2002

Victim Details

Created

Sep 4, 2025

Case Added

Sep 17, 2025

First Name

Dewayne

Last Name

Sanders

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 13, 2002

City

Redding

State

California

County

Shasta County

Zip Code

Redding

Tribal Land

Agency ID

177443

Agency Name

Shasta County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Redding

Agency State

California

Agency County

Shasta County

Agency Zip Code

96001

Agency Address

300 Park Marina Circle, California

Agency Phone

5302456025

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.shastacounty.gov/sheriff

Agency Case #

03-6794 & 19S021223

Agency Report Date

Mar 6, 2003

Primary Agency

Shasta County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Sep 26, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149854)

Male Dewayne Allen Sanders was last known to be in Redding, Shasta County, California, with his date of last contact recorded as August 13, 2002. His missing-person entry in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System identifies the case as NamUs MP149854 and lists an associated NCMEC case number of M393080556. The NamUs record, which serves as the primary federal repository for this case, establishes the official timeline and jurisdiction.

According to the NamUs profile, Sanders was 41 years old at the time he went missing. He is described as having brown, shoulder-length hair and hazel eyes. The public listing does not include confirmed clothing or accessory information, and the additional case information section provides no further narrative beyond the basic identifiers, reflecting how little is firmly documented in the public record after so many years.

The investigating agency of record is the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office in Redding, which is listed on the NamUs case with its main office address and contact details. Members of the public with information can reach the Sheriff’s Office through its official website or main phone line so tips are routed to local investigators.

California’s Department of Justice maintains a statewide missing-persons search portal and hotline that families, witnesses, and community members can use to review cases and provide information. While the NamUs listing anchors the federal record for Sanders, the California portal is a complementary avenue for awareness and potential leads that may assist the local investigation.
Last Seen: Aug 13, 2002

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Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible

John Doe — California

UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41

Race 100%White

Location 64%155 mi away, same state

TimingFound 7 months after last seen

Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Covelo, California

UP124271 • Found Oct 24, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 41 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 85%66 mi away, same state

TimingFound 21 years after last seen

Height 100%6'1"–6'3" vs 6'1"

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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Dewayne Sanders Missing Person Case

Last seen in Redding, California on Aug 13, 2002

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (0)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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