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Phillip Verne Deshayes Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yreka, California on Jun 2, 1986

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Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Phillip

Verne Deshayes

75

35

5'9 inches

135 lbs

White

Male

Jun 2, 1986

Yreka

California

Yreka

Yreka Police Departmen

530-841-2300

Oct 4, 2026

Case Description

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Summary based on 3 sources
Phillip Verne Deshayes, 35, went missing from Yreka, California, on June 2, 1986, which was also his thirty-fifth birthday. At the time of his disappearance, Deshayes was living a transient lifestyle, occasionally staying in local motels in the Yreka area. His last confirmed activity was the use of his debit card in Yreka on the day he was last seen.

Prior to his disappearance, on May 8, 1986, Deshayes was arrested by the Yreka Police Department and subsequently transferred to a local mental health facility on the same day. Two days after he was last seen, on June 4, 1986, his wallet was discovered in the nearby city of Mount Shasta, California. Following his disappearance, there were several reported but unconfirmed sightings of him in the area that continued until October of that year.

Deshayes is described as a white male, 5'9" tall, and weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He also wore eyeglasses. The Yreka Police Department is the investigating agency for his case, and few details have been made available to the public. His case remains unsolved, and he has not been heard from since the day of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jun 2, 1986

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Phillip Verne Deshayes - The Charley Project
  • 3947DMCA - Phillip Verne Deshayes - Doe Network
  • Phillip Deshayes | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4104 • Found Dec 29, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP7659
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP7659 • Found Dec 6, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Weight 100%136 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP4166 • Found Jun 4, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound 2 days after last seen
    Weight 95%152 lb vs 135 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Garden Grove, California - unidentified case UP7658
    John Doe — Garden Grove, California
    UP7658 • Found May 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%Same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 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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    Hey everyone, I've been following Phillip Deshayes' case for quite a while, and something has always... ...Read More
    07/17/2025
    Has anyone else been puzzled by the wallet found in Mount Shasta? It’s always looked a bit odd to... ...Read More
    12/24/2023

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