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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP154587) and 2 other sources
Peder Douglas Kavli, a 43-year-old man from Weimar, California, has been missing since May 17, 1991. He was last seen by his long-term girlfriend at his residence. Kavli, a White / Caucasian male, was 5'11" and weighed approximately 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He has blond or strawberry-colored, collar-length hair and blue eyes. Distinguishing features include a small scar on his knee and the fact that he wore glasses.

At the time he went missing, it was believed that Kavli might have been heading to Morro Bay to go golfing. The vehicle he was believed to be driving, a silver 1983 Ford Escort, was later located. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency in this case, and the disappearance was officially reported on July 15, 1991.

Peder Kavli would be 78 years old today. His case remains open, and he is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP154587. The Placer County Sheriff's Office case number is SO91071500059.

Last Seen: May 17, 1991

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP8426 • Found Aug 7, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
John Doe — California
UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Sun Valley, Nevada
UP7567 • Found Jun 11, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 45–60 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%131 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP2106
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP2106 • Found Aug 9, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 37%205 lb vs 150 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%117 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Willits, California
UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%130 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'11"

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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