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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117624) and 2 other sources
Fred Stephenson, a 53-year-old man from Ventura, California, was reported missing after being last seen on March 19, 2019. Despite efforts by local authorities, no substantial clues have emerged regarding his whereabouts. Stephenson's case remains open, with few leads despite an investigation launched by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. He is described as a Caucasian male, and his sudden disappearance has left his family and the community searching for answers.

The details surrounding his last known activities remain unclear, and authorities have not disclosed whether there was any foul play involved. Multiple searches have been conducted in and around Ventura County, but none have provided significant information to locate him. As time has passed, the lack of any concrete evidence or sightings has made the case increasingly cold, though it remains on local missing persons registries.

While the Ventura County Sheriff's Office continues to ask for the public's assistance, Fred Stephenson's case highlights the challenges in missing person investigations where no clear indications of crime or accident are evident. His family holds out hope that someone will come forward with information that could help bring him home, or at least provide closure.

Last Seen: Mar 19, 2019

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Menifee, California
UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 58–72 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%127 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 53
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, California - unidentified case UP128534
John Doe — Fresno, California
UP128534 • Found Jan 4, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 61%172 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 77%115–125 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 63%162 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 82%129 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 30–50 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160–165 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP163053 • Found Jun 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 53 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray

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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