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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP8691) and 6 other sources
Robert Charlton Miller, aged 30, was last seen on February 1, 1997, in San Diego, California. On that day, Miller rented a 19-foot fishing boat from Seaforth Boat Rentals to go fishing in the Pacific Ocean. He departed around 9:45 a.m., but at 11:00 a.m., a passing boater found the boat adrift with no one aboard. The boat's motor was off, the keys were in the ignition, and fishing equipment, including a baited rod and a life vest, were still on board.

An extensive search by lifeguards, the Coast Guard, and helicopters yielded no trace of Miller. His vehicle, a white Toyota sedan, was found in the rental company’s parking lot. Authorities believe that Miller likely drowned accidentally while fishing, as no signs of foul play or suicide have been uncovered. At the time of his disappearance, Miller was living alone in La Jolla, California, and worked as an engineer at Solar Turbines. His body has never been recovered, and the case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Feb 1, 1997

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 — San Diego, California
UP56918 • Found Oct 2, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
83%Moderate
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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 98%129 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Salton City, California
UP15289 • Found Jul 26, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Thermal, California
UP7024 • Found Oct 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 79%115 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP55888 • Found Nov 26, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"
79%Possible
John Doe — Ocotillo, California
UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%96 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP122559
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP122559 • Found May 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–65 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'9"
78%Possible
John Doe — Julian, California
UP55891 • Found Feb 9, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%42 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'9"
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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