Alan Wayne Soper Missing from Sacramento, California age 22

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Alan Wayne Soper, a 22-year-old recent college graduate, was last heard from on June 7, 1974, when he contacted his family from Sacramento, California. After graduating from Oklahoma State University, Soper had decided to travel the country. His method of travel involved offering to help truck drivers load and unload their cargo in exchange for rides. He had reportedly posted a notice at a truck stop near his home in Oklahoma and received a response from a trucker.

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Last Seen: Jun 07, 1974

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

Alan

Lastname

Wayne Soper

Current Age

22

Age At Disappearance

22

Height

5'11 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Soper last contacted his family on June 7, 1974. He said he was in Sacramento, California at the time. Following his graduation from college, he had been traveling around the country with truck drivers, offering to help load and unload cargo in exchange for rides. He has never been heard from again. On June 8, 1977, three years later, Soper's clothing and wallet were found in Needles, California. Few details are available in his case, but foul play is suspected. Tulsa, Oklahoma police are assisting the investigation.

Last Seen

Jun 07, 1974

City

Sacramento

State

California

Zip Code

Sacramento

Vehicles

11

Agency Name

Sacramento Department of Justice

Agency Phone

916-227-3290

Last Updated

01/24/2026

Alan Wayne Soper
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