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John Neal Missing Person Case

Last seen in Niland, California on Apr 09, 2019

Victim Details

Sep 12, 2019

Mar 24, 2020

John

Neal

56

49

66 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 09, 2019

Niland

California

Imperial County

92249

No

61232

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

El Centro

California

Imperial County

92243

328 Applestill Road, California

4422652105

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.icso.org/

1904-1430

2019-04-19

Imperial County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/11/2026


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John Neal, a 49-year-old man, was last seen on April 9, 2019, in Niland, California. At the time of his disappearance, Neal was staying at a hostel in Slab City, a well-known area in the desert. On the morning of April 9, he left to catch a bus to El Centro, California, with the intent of purchasing a new phone and medication. However, he never returned, and his whereabouts have remained unknown since that day.

Neal was described as a Caucasian male, standing about 5'6" tall a ...
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Last Seen: Apr 09, 2019

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60034 - Office of Justice Programs
  • David John Neal, 31 of New... - A Wesley's Funeral Home | Facebook
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