Summary based on the NamUs case record (CP999654980) and
1 other sourceScott Luther Ditchfield, a 61-year-old white male, was last seen in Lancaster, California, on November 11, 2020. At the time of his disappearance, he was a resident of California City. Ditchfield is described as being 6'2" tall and weighing between 250 and 320 pounds, with gray hair and green eyes. Concerns were raised for his well-being as he may have been confused and in need of medical attention.
Authorities indicated that while Ditchfield was not homeless, it was possible he was living on the streets or in a shelter after he went missing. The Los Angeles Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency in his case. Few details regarding the specific circumstances of his disappearance have been made publicly available.
There have been online discussions and forum posts suggesting that skeletal remains discovered in a field in Lancaster in August 2023 were identified as those of Scott Ditchfield. These online sources have referenced his case number in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System MP76609, and information purportedly from the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner. However, as of early 2026, there has been no official confirmation of this identification from law enforcement or major news outlets.
The investigation into Scott Ditchfield's disappearance remains with the Los Angeles Sheriff's Office. No information has been released by authorities regarding the clothing he was last seen wearing or if he had access to a vehicle at the time he went missing.Last Seen: Nov 11, 2020
