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Volker Puschkeit Missing Person Case

Last seen in Lee Vining, California on Oct 30, 1994

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Victim Details

Jun 9, 2022

Oct 6, 2022

Volker

Puschkeit

58

26

70 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 30, 1994

Lee Vining

California

Mono County

No

115515

Nevada Department of Public Safety

Carson City

Nevada

Carson City

89711

555 Wright Way, Nevada

7756844808

State

Law Enforcement

http://dps.nv.gov/

C-94-692

Nevada Department of Public Safety

4951

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP92221) and 2 other sources
Volker Puschkeit, a 26-year-old man from Germany, was last seen on October 30, 1994, in Lee Vining, California. He was traveling with his companion, Herbert Frank, 52, on a vacation in the United States. The pair had won a large sum of money, approximately $10,000, at a casino in Reno, Nevada. After this, they were last sighted at a hotel in Lee Vining. Witnesses overheard them discussing their winnings, which might have contributed to their mysterious disappearance.

Their rental car was later found abandoned near Lucky Boy Pass in a remote part of Mineral County, Nevada. Inside the vehicle were their passports, suitcases, and personal belongings, but no trace of either man was found. Authorities have treated the case as suspicious and suspected foul play due to the circumstances of the discovery.

Despite extensive searches, including air and ground efforts, no clues about their whereabouts have surfaced, and the case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Oct 30, 1994

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  • Volker Puschkeit | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Herbert Frank | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP7626 • Found May 5, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP7622
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP7622 • Found Oct 21, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 28–38 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%103 mi away
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP68547 • Found Oct 24, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Guerneville, California
    UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 54%214 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%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 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%126 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Hair 100%Brown 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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