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Case Description

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Summary based on 7 sources
On February 7, 1998, 28-year-old Jonathan M. Mcnabb was last seen hiking in Sequoia National Park in California. He had been dropped off past Shepherd Saddle Road on North Fork Drive with the intention of hiking approximately 20 miles to Lodgepole to retrieve his mail, a trip he anticipated would take 16 to 18 hours. He has not been seen or heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, McNabb was described as a white male, 5'2" tall, weighing 125 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was reportedly wearing a dark blue ski jacket, black Levi's, black leather hiking boots, and a black baseball cap, and was carrying a dark duffel bag.

When McNabb failed to arrive at his destination, a friend reported him missing, prompting an official search and rescue operation. The search efforts were concentrated on the Colony Mill Road trail and involved sheriff's volunteers and about 20 park personnel. The team utilized snowmobiles and search dogs. The search was complicated by a significant amount of fresh snow in the area, which, while potentially helpful for tracking, yielded no useful clues. A helicopter from the Lemoore Naval Air Search and Rescue was also brought in to conduct a grid search of the western part of the park.

Despite the search efforts, no trace of McNabb was ever found. Authorities believe that McNabb became lost within the vast wilderness of the park. Few other details are available in his case, which remains unsolved. The National Park Service continues to list Jonathan M. Mcnabb as a missing person, and his case is documented in national missing persons databases. Anyone with information regarding his disappearance is encouraged to contact the National Park Service - Sequoia and Kings Canyon.

Last Seen: Feb 7, 1998

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP15834
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP15834 • Found Oct 5, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Weight 100%136 lb vs 125 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 days after last seen
Weight 100%125 lb vs 125 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP7023 • Found Oct 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Weight 94%141 lb vs 125 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP7024 • Found Oct 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 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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