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Carl Bookhamer, a 65-year-old man, was last seen on July 16, 2015, at his residence in the 500 block of 7th Street in Crescent City, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighing approximately 180 pounds. Bookhamer has never been heard from again since he went missing.

Following his disappearance, there were unconfirmed sightings of Bookhamer. He was reportedly seen walking in the Russian Gulch area near Fort Bragg, California, ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 16, 2015
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Carl

Bookhamer

65

65

5'10 inches

180 lbs

White

Male

Bookhamer was last seen at his home in the 500 block of 7th Street in in Crescent City, California on July 16, 2015. He been seen walking to the Russian Gulch area near Fort Bragg, California, or through the North Fork Area of Smith River, California, after his disappearance. He has never been heard from again. Police learned that Bookhamer was involved in a possible dispute with a friend over an incident in Crescent City, but it's unclear whether this had anything to do with his case. Foul play is possible in his disappearance, but little evidence is available in his case. In addition to being listed as a missing person, Bookhamer is wanted for being in violation of his sex offender registration. He was convicted in 1995 of lewd and lascivious acts with a child under 14 years of age.

Jul 16, 2015

Crescent City

California

Crescent City

3

Crescent City Police Departmen

707-464-2133

01/24/2026