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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP95480)
Ronald William Honsberger, a 47-year-old man, was last seen on December 25, 1997, in San Juan Capistrano, California. On that day, following a family argument, Ronald left his father’s residence and was never seen or heard from again. Described as a White male, Ronald stood between 5'9" and 6'1" and weighed approximately 265 to 295 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He had brown hair, hazel eyes, and a distinctive scar on one of his upper arms from a mole removal. Additionally, he was missing most of his teeth.

Honsberger had a unique lifestyle, as he frequently crossed the border between California and Tijuana, where he was living at the time. Despite his disappearance occurring in 1997, his case was not added to missing persons databases until much later, including NamUs in 2022, possibly due to renewed interest or hope from family members. Investigators have not confirmed any developments in the case, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Last Seen: Dec 25, 1997

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP3094
John Doe — California
UP3094 • Found Feb 11, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 63%188 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Vista, California
UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'2" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 81%180–210 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
John Doe — Buena Park, California
UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 58%183 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7016
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP7016 • Found Jan 5, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 35–45 vs 47
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 days after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 47%172 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%255–275 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — La Mesa, California - unidentified case UP64835
John Doe — La Mesa, California
UP64835 • Found Oct 31, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%63 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%317 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 72%198 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 38%163 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 62%187 lb vs 265–295 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown

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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