Jeffrey Askren, a 30-year-old man, was reported missing on May 1, 1984, after failing to arrive at his workplace in Santa Clara, California. His red 1978 Honda Accord was discovered parked on Winton Road, east of West Point in Calaveras County, a location eerily close to the infamous Wilseyville serial killings. The vehicle was reportedly seen in the area as early as April 25, 1984. Askren had made overnight reservations at an inn in Sutter Creek for April 23, 1984, but he never checked in.
Askren was described as having red hair and blue eyes, standing 5'9" tall and weighing 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance. His car contained camera equipment, but only a tripod and a lens cover were found near the vehicle, suggesting an abrupt and unexplained interruption to his plans. Despite extensive searches in the snow-covered terrain where his car was found, no footprints or other physical evidence were discovered.
The proximity of Askren’s vehicle to the Wilseyville site raised concerns about a possible connection to the serial killings, but his remains were never identified among those recovered from that area. The case remains unsolved, and the Calaveras County Sheriff's Office continues to seek information from the public. They encourage anyone with knowledge of Askren’s disappearance to contact their Anonymous Tip Line.
There have been no confirmed arrests, suspects, or litigations directly linked to Askren’s disappearance. His case remains an enduring mystery, with investigators still searching for answers decades later.
