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Jan 24, 2026
Jan 24, 2026
Joseph
Devincenzi
25
25
5'9 inches
180 lbs
White
Male
Devincenzi was last seen in Butte County, California on August 30, 2015. He told someone he was going to get a ride on a public bus. He has never been heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Devincenzi lived at Quail Trails Village Mobile Home Park on Pentz Road in Paradise, California. He left behind his wallet and computer. In 2011, Devincenzi had filed a lawsuit against the city of Chico, California and against their police department, alleging they had denied his due process rights. The police had arrested him for probation violation because he was drunk and causing a disturbance. He was combative, tried to kick out the windows of the police car and made threats of suicide. Officers failed to search him and remove a butane lighter from his pocket during the arrest, and a fire started in the back of the police car, burning him over one-third of his body. The police stated he intentionally set himself on fire, but Devincenzi's brother said the fire started by accident when he tried to light a cigarette. The lawsuit was still pending when Devincenzi disappeared, but it was dismissed after he could not be found to give a deposition. Devincenzi's brother does not believe his disappearance was related to the lawsuit. His case remains unsolved.
Aug 30, 2015
Butte County
California
Butte County
6
Butte County Sheriff's Office
530-538-7434
01/26/2026
