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Donald Nader Missing Person Case

Last seen in Grass Valley, California on Sep 1, 2016

Victim Details

Mar 11, 2021

May 24, 2024

Donald

Nader

56

46

67 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 2016

Grass Valley

California

Nevada County

95945

No

101430

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

95959

Andrew Liller

Detective

950 Maidu Avenue, California

5302651471

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator

1180-1634

Jun 20, 2018

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

6494

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78715) and 9 other sources
Donald Nader, a 46-year-old man from Grass Valley, California, was last seen around September 1, 2016. His disappearance became a focal point for investigators due to suspicious circumstances. Nader was known to be at his home on Lawrence Way in the Alta Sierra Estates area when he was last seen. Authorities later executed a search warrant on his residence in June 2018, after receiving a narcotics-related complaint. During the search, investigators discovered evidence suggesting a violent struggle had taken place inside the home.

Nader's disappearance was initially treated as suspicious, and as more details emerged, it was reclassified as a potential homicide case. Investigators sought witness statements, including from Nader’s wife, who had become a fugitive following her arrests in both California and Idaho. Despite extensive efforts and a three-day search of the property, Nader's whereabouts remain unknown, and no conclusive evidence has been found to determine what happened to him. The case remains active, with authorities urging anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (9)

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  • Nader Disappearance A Homicide Case - KNCO
  • Public's help requested in locating Donald J. Nader - YubaNet
  • Nevada County investigators need help in 'suspicious' missing ...
  • Nevada County authorities pump septic in search for missing man
  • Nevada County Investigators Looking For Information On Missing ...
  • Cadaver dog used in search for missing Nevada County man ...
  • #Missing Donald J. Nader, age... - California Lostnmissing | Facebook
  • Help Sought in Grass Valley Man's 'Suspicious' 2016 Disappearance
  • Nader Press Release 2 | By Nevada County Sheriff's OfficeFacebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP79659
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP79659 • Found Mar 27, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%71 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 94%129 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

    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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