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Clifford Parenteau

Case from San Francisco, CA dated Jan 20, 1985

Victim Details

Clifford Parenteau

Male

San Francisco

CA

1985-01-20

23

Clifford

Parenteau

07/20/2026

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Clifford Raymond Peranteau, a 23-year-old white male, vanished on January 20, 1985, in San Francisco, California. Standing at 6'1' and weighing approximately 185 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes, Peranteau was employed at Dennis Moving Company. He was last seen after informing his girlfriend that his co-worker, Charles Ng, had invited him on a trip to Lake Tahoe. Subsequently, Peranteau sent a letter to his employer requesting that his paycheck be forwarded to a P.O. box, an unusual action ...
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  • Leonard Lake and Charles Ng | Criminal Minds Wiki | Fandom
  • Leonard Lake | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
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