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Brett Edgell Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Luis Obispo, California on May 3, 2022

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Victim Details

Nov 3, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Brett

Edgell

39

35

71 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 3, 2022

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93401

No

121348

San Luis Obispo Police Department

San Luis Obispo

California

San Luis Obispo County

93401

Sofia Marques

Detective

1042 Walnut Street, California

8057817317

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/police-department

220511057

May 11, 2022

San Luis Obispo Police Department

4204

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97054) and 7 other sources
Brett Allen Edgell, aged 35, was last seen on May 3, 2022, in San Luis Obispo, California. Prior to his disappearance, Edgell had an argument with his girlfriend and left her residence, taking her vehicle along with her phone and wallet. Later that day, he left her vehicle at a car dealership and test drove a white 1979 Ford Econoline van, which he never returned. The van was reported stolen and later found abandoned and vandalized on Hi Mountain Lookout Road near Garcia Ridge Trail. His girlfriend's phone and wallet were found nearby, but no other trace of Edgell was located despite a search of the rural area.

His disappearance is considered uncharacteristic, and authorities have been investigating possible sightings in the nearby areas of Atascadero and Paso Robles. However, as of now, his case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek public assistance in gathering information on his whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 3, 2022

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Brett Allen Edgell - The Charley Project
  • Brett Edgell | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • San Luis Obispo police looking for missing man - KSBY
  • San Luis Obispo police searching for missing man last seen May 3
  • Police searching for missing San Luis Obispo man - Cal Coast News
  • SLO P.D. Searching For Missing Man - 920 KVEC
  • Brett Allen Edgell | 2022 | San Luis Obispo : r/SLOcoldcases - Reddit

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 49%264 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 94%215 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 63%162 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 days after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 190 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fresno, California
    UP150905 • Found May 13, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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