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Terry Yingst Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hemet, California on Aug 23, 1990

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Victim Details

Nov 16, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

Terry

Yingst

75

39

71 inches

72 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 23, 1990

Hemet

California

Kern County

Yes

108922

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

Oklahoma County

73111

Matthew Terry

Fugitive Apprehension Agent III

1

3400 Martin Luther King Avenue, Oklahoma

State

Law Enforcement

1990-1

Nov 16, 2021

Oklahoma Department of Corrections

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86382) and 1 other source
Terry Yingst, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on August 23, 1990, in Hemet, California. He was reported to have left a motel located at the intersection of San Jacinto and Oakland Streets. Witnesses observed him traveling northeast in the direction of a nearby gas station after departing the motel.

Terry is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts to locate him, Terry has not been found, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. His case has been categorized as a missing person investigation, and the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department continues to seek information that could help resolve it.

The community remains engaged in hopes of uncovering leads that might lead to Terry Yingst's whereabouts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the relevant authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 23, 1990

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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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%110 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3495 • Found Sep 23, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%108 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 84%175 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3455
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3455 • Found Sep 15, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%102 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%134 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3474 • Found Feb 26, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 42–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 94%168 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%106 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Shafter, California
    UP61238 • Found Mar 11, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%23 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 77%180–210 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Bakersfield, California
    UP61436 • Found Dec 13, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 130–150 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Whittier, California
    UP3420 • Found Dec 30, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%115 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 84%105 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cabazon, California
    UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%160 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Walnut, California
    UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39
    Race 100%White
    Location 72%116 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'11"–6'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 130–150 lb
    Hair 50%Red vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue 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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    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Terry Yingst might have headed toward the gas station... ...Read More
    11/29/2024
    Has anyone else dug into the timeline of Terry Yingst's last known movements? It's intriguing but... ...Read More
    10/27/2024
    Has anyone looked into the possibility of Terry heading to the gas station to meet someone? I know... ...Read More
    11/30/2023

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