Barry Butler O’Brien, a 33-year-old self-employed woodcutter, was last seen on February 1, 1992, in Ben Lomond, California. At the time of his disappearance, O'Brien was living a transient lifestyle out of his vehicle and had no permanent address. His last known address was in the Boulder Creek, California area, and he was known to frequent the San Lorenzo Valley. Prior to his disappearance, O'Brien had mentioned plans to travel to Oregon.
O'Brien is a white male, described as being 6'2" tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He has several distinguishing marks, including a tattoo of the letter "B" on his right forearm, a scar on his wrist, and a scar from a bullet wound on one of his knees. He was also known to use the aliases Barry O'Brian and Barry Fowler, and had the nickname "Jewels".
Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of O'Brien's disappearance. Online sources do not specify who last saw him, what he was wearing, or any information about the vehicle he lived in. His case remains an open investigation with the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department.
Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Barry Butler O'Brien is encouraged to contact the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department at 471-1121, referencing case number 9513822.Last Seen: Feb 1, 1992
