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David Barth Missing Person Case

Last seen in Blue Canyon, California on Jul 30, 2004

Victim Details

Dec 10, 2009

Jan 12, 2024

David

Barth

92

70

71 inches

185 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 30, 2004

Blue Canyon

California

Placer County

7888

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Auburn

California

Placer County

95603

Kurt Leatherman

Placer County Sheriff Detective

2929 Richardson Drive, California

5308897800

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.placer.ca.gov/1680/Sheriffs-Office

04-11740

2004-07-30

Placer County Sheriff's Office

White

Brown

Brown

07/30/2026


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David William Barth, age 70, was last seen on July 30, 2004, in Emigrant Gap, California. On the day of his disappearance, Barth was sitting on the porch of his home when his wife noticed him missing just ten minutes later. A neighbor reported seeing Barth walking eastbound along the railroad tracks near Blue Canyon, carrying a rust-colored backpack. He was possibly heading out for a hike.

Barth had dementia and walked with a pronounced limp due to a previous leg injury. He also suffere ...
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Last Seen: Jul 30, 2004

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  • David William Barth - The Charley Project
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