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Dennis Palmer

Case from Jackson, CA dated Aug 20, 1987

Victim Details

Dennis Palmer

September 30, 2022

Male

Caucasian / White

Jackson

CA

1987-08-20

1987-08-03

1953-06-11

34

Dennis

Palmer

Victim

06/28/2026


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A man's remains are found in a mineshaft 17 days after he was last seen
Sadly, there isn’t much information available about the life Dennis led or about his untimely death. 
On August 3, 1987, Dennis told his girlfriend that he was planning on traveling from their home in Jackson, CA to Alpine County, CA sometime in the day to visit his parents. Shortly after, around 6:30 am, she left for work. This would be the last time anyone saw Dennis alive.

When she returned home from work that evening, Dennis and his truck were gone. When he fails to return later ...
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  • 1987 murder of Jackson man found in mine shaft remains a mystery
  • Cold Case Investigations - Amador County Sheriff's Office
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    I've been thinking a lot about Dennis Palmer's case, especially how authorities mentioned they belie... ...Read More
    08/20/2024
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    03/29/2024
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