Jason Jesse Erthal, a 33-year-old White male and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, vanished from Oroville, California on October 11, 2006. He was last seen in the 20-block of Sumi Court after a physical altercation with his roommate at a trailer park along Olive Highway near the Gold Country Casino. Jason walked away and never returned; his wallet and identification were left behind. He had no vehicle, was unemployed, and relied on walking or public transit.

Erthal is about 5 feet 5 inches, 140 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, burn scars on both arms, and several tattoos including a tribal band on his right bicep, an eagle on his left shoulder, and a small spitfire smiley-face design. Family members reported him missing on November 8, 2006. Law enforcement lists foul play as possible and the Butte County Sheriff’s Office maintains the active case under number C0615608. No suspects have been publicly identified.

Anyone who knew Jason, saw him in Oroville or Reno around October 2006, or has information relevant to case number C0615608 is asked to contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office.