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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86585) and 1 other source
Del Pruitt, a 48-year-old man, was last seen on March 4, 2011, in Red Bluff, California. He had contacted his family that day, informing them that he was on his way home to Red Bluff from Corning, California, but he never arrived. His family reported him missing on March 16, 2011, when there was no further contact from him.

At the time of his disappearance, Pruitt was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue denim jacket with red flannel lining, blue jeans, and black boots. He also had distinctive tattoos, including the words "Coranna Del" on his left arm and "Sur" on his left thigh. Pruitt was known to have a beard and long ponytail at the time he went missing.

Despite investigations by the Red Bluff Police Department, little information has surfaced regarding Pruitt's disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. His family continues to seek answers and any information that might help locate him.

Last Seen: Mar 4, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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 — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%151 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%186 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 60–70 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%149 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 87%191 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 48 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%154 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 75%127 lb vs 164 lb
Hair 40%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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