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Donald Hunter Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mojave, California on Aug 11, 1999

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Victim Details

Jun 6, 2020

May 28, 2024

Donald

Hunter

88

61

74 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 11, 1999

Mojave

California

Kern County

93501

No

83628

Kern County Sheriff's Office

Bakersfield

California

Kern County

93308

Monica Lasalde

Sheriff's Aide, Missing Person Desk

1350 Norris Road, California

6618613110

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.kernsheriff.org/default.aspx

SR-99-23432

Aug 21, 1999

Kern County Sheriff's Office

8753

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70344) and 1 other source
Donald Edward Hunter, a 61-year-old man, was last seen on August 11, 1999, in Mojave, California. Earlier that day, Hunter had been arrested for driving under the influence, and his vehicle was impounded. After being released from the sheriff’s substation at around 4:00 p.m., he told authorities that he planned to walk home to Boron, California, which is about 30 miles away. He has not been seen since.

Hunter was known to suffer from confusion due to a head injury sustained in his 20s, which may have contributed to his disappearance. He was last seen wearing brown corduroy pants, a yellow shirt, and brown sandals. Despite extensive searches involving helicopters, horses, and four-wheel-drive vehicles along the desert area near Highway 58, no trace of him was found. His brother reported him missing on August 21, 1999.

Authorities continue to treat Hunter's case as a lost/injured missing person, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains unsolved, with no significant leads.
Last Seen: Aug 11, 1999

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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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3330
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3330 • Found Feb 14, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 61–74 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%69 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%192 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    Unidentified Person — Boron, California
    UP61230 • Found Mar 17, 2000
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    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%27 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3382
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3382 • Found Dec 15, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 61
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 95%225 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
    John Doe — California
    UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%46 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 57%141 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — South Pasadena, California
    UP3103 • Found Jan 9, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%198 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
    John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
    UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 61 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%91 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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