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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65331) and 5 other sources
Brian Frantz, a 50-year-old man from Holtville, California, was last seen on November 15, 2019. At the time of his disappearance, Frantz was living near the Holtville Hot Springs, an area he was reportedly unfamiliar with. Described as a white male, 5'10" tall, and weighing approximately 135 pounds, Frantz had blond hair, blue eyes, and a full beard with a mustache when he was last seen. Few details have been made available regarding the circumstances leading up to his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved.

There is limited public information about Frantz’s activities or whereabouts prior to November 2019. The Imperial County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. Despite ongoing efforts, including listing his case in national databases like NAMUS, no significant breakthroughs have occurred since his disappearance was reported. His case highlights the challenges faced by authorities when investigating missing person cases in rural areas with little available evidence.

Last Seen: Nov 11, 2019

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%104 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%129 lb vs 138 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'9"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 57%191 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 138 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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