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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72016) and 6 other sources
John Wade Roberts, age 47, was last seen on October 6, 2019, in Hesperia, California. He, along with his wife Julie Englehart and their daughter Brooke Roberts, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. The family had moved back to Hesperia in 2019 after living in Ozark, Alabama, where John grew up. At the time of their disappearance, they were staying at a Motel 6 in Hesperia. Julie had told a relative over the phone that they were planning to move to an area near Spring Valley Lake for a new job cleaning trailers. She promised to call the next day but never did, and the family has not been heard from since.

The Roberts family was not reported missing until 2021, despite being out of contact for an extended period. Law enforcement has been seeking public assistance in locating them, but as of now, no solid leads have emerged regarding their whereabouts. Authorities remain puzzled by their sudden disappearance, and the case is still open.

If anyone has information regarding their disappearance, they are encouraged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.

Last Seen: Oct 6, 2019

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 35%206 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 47 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 76%183 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%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 47
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%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 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 92%129 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 47 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 5'10"

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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