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Andrew Elliott Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Jan 29, 1997

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Victim Details

Aug 6, 2018

Dec 21, 2023

Andrew

Elliott

48

19

73 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 29, 1997

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93001

No

39405

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Camarillo

California

Ventura County

93012

5177 Camino Ruiz, California

8053838704

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.vcsd.org/index.php

9754886

Ventura County Sheriff's Office-Major Crimes Investigations

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51597) and 5 other sources
Andrew Jackson Elliott, 19, was last seen on January 29, 1997, in Ventura, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 6'1" tall, weighing around 200 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive small, round scar above his left eye. When he was last seen, Andrew was wearing blue shorts, a white t-shirt, and black-and-white tennis shoes.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have emerged since he went missing. His case is listed with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and remains an open investigation. Authorities have urged anyone with information to contact the Ventura County Sheriff's Office.
Last Seen: Jan 29, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Active Warrants - NNPD Dashboard - City of Newport News
  • Skagit County Jail Roster
  • [XML] https://pacer.uscourts.gov/file-case/court-cmecf-lookup/data.xml
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51597 | NamUs
  • MISSING: Andrew Elliott, 18 - 23ABC News Bakersfield

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3424 • Found Nov 25, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 63%255–275 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%62 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 77%157 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Ventura, California
    UP75252 • Found Jan 11, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–60 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'2" vs 6'1"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 62%163 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Pasadena, California
    UP12874 • Found May 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Downey, California
    UP3398 • Found Jan 21, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%70 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 20%114 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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