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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP77857) and 2 other sources
Robert Clark, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on August 22, 1996, in DeSabla, California. His disappearance remains unsolved, and little information has been uncovered over the years regarding what may have happened to him. Clark's case has drawn attention from both investigators and online communities seeking to bring more awareness to cold cases like his. Despite being listed in national missing persons databases such as NamUs, no new leads or evidence have emerged.

At the time of his disappearance, Clark was reported as missing by his family, but details surrounding the circumstances of that day remain scarce. Investigators have been working to keep his case active, hoping that new information might surface. His disappearance is one of many unsolved cases in California, which continues to struggle with thousands of missing persons cases each year.

Though years have passed, Robert Clark’s case remains open, with law enforcement and true crime communities urging anyone with information to come forward to help bring closure to his family and potentially uncover the truth behind his disappearance.

Last Seen: Aug 22, 1996

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 — Laytonville, California
UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%100 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
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 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Richvale, California - unidentified case UP13008
John Doe — Richvale, California
UP13008 • Found Mar 12, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 95%27 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"

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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