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Gary Patton Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Sep 5, 2013

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Victim Details

Oct 26, 2013

Nov 23, 2021

Gary

Patton

77

64

73 inches

74 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 5, 2013

San Diego

California

San Diego County

14441

Westminster Police Department

Westminster

California

Orange County

92683

8200 Westminster Boulevard, California

7148983315

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.westminster-ca.gov/police/default.asp

1306607

Sep 13, 2013

Westminster Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22480) and 3 other sources
Gary Dean Patton, a 64-year-old man from San Diego, California, was last seen on September 5, 2013. Patton had been on vacation, reportedly enjoying surfing, fishing, and camping in Baja, Mexico. After his disappearance, his vehicle was found months later on March 14, 2014, in San Quintin, Mexico. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and no significant leads have emerged since the discovery of his vehicle.

Patton, described as a Caucasian male standing 6'1" tall, weighing 180 pounds, with gray hair, was reported missing to San Diego authorities. Despite searches and the involvement of law enforcement, no trace of Patton has been found, and his case remains unsolved. The investigation continues, with his case listed in NamUs, encouraging the public to come forward with any information that might aid in locating him.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 2013

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22480 | NamUs
  • Triple Homicide Suspect to Undergo Mental ... - NBC 7 San Diego
  • Registered sex offenders in San Diego, California - City-Data.com

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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 — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 100%187 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
    John Doe — Buena Park, California
    UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 64
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 100%183 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California
    UP54392 • Found Aug 19, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 72%Est. 40–60 vs 64
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 89%151 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 70%134 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%96 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 70%134 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — La Mesa, California - unidentified case UP64835
    John Doe — La Mesa, California
    UP64835 • Found Oct 31, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 64 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    Weight 0%317 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Gray 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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