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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP880) and 4 other sources
On a winter evening in Lowell, Oregon, 39-year-old Donald Wayne Fry was last seen on January 24, 2005. He was at the Lookout Point Dam, a location twenty-two miles southeast of Eugene, with his cousin. Donald was wearing a distinctive orange or rust-colored hooded jacket that had bleach stains on it, along with black jeans and black high-top athletic shoes. He had graying hair and hazel eyes. The events of that evening took a turn when Donald reportedly climbed a security fence to access the top of the dam.

According to his cousin, after Donald went over the fence, he was not seen again. His cousin called out for him for about half an hour before ultimately leaving the area. Donald was officially reported as a missing person the following day. The subsequent search of the area around the dam uncovered some clues, including cigarette butts and empty beer cans, but there was no sign of Donald himself. The Lane County Sheriff's Office has been handling the investigation into his disappearance.

The prevailing belief among investigators is that Donald Fry most likely ended up in the reservoir after falling or jumping from the dam. Despite this theory, extensive searches of the water have not yielded any evidence to confirm what happened that night. The lack of any definitive findings has left his case unsolved for years. The overview of the case suggests a situation that tragically unfolded, leaving family and investigators with lingering questions about his final moments at Lookout Point Dam.

Last Seen: Jan 24, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Florence, Oregon - unidentified case UP97387
John Doe — Florence, Oregon
UP97387 • Found Sep 21, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'4" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon - unidentified case UP58583
John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon
UP58583 • Found Apr 26, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 58–72 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'10"
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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