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MISSING PERSON/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE‐ with an age

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Case #: C71‐14082/C96‐14267

Victim: Michael D. Burnett

DOB: 05‐21‐1956 Height: 5’9” Weight: 160 Hair: Blk Eye: Brn

Clothing Description: Unknown.

Location Last Seen: Leaving his residence on Claremont Dr in Oroville on 03‐17‐1971 en‐route

to school.

Details: Michael had been having trouble with a group of kids from another school and was

recently beat up. Michael was sent home from his school due to his injuries from a fight.

Michael left his residence a couple days later to return to school after he and his mother had an

argument and was never seen or heard from again. Michael’s mother believed he might have

gone to see his father in Washington at the time but that didn’t occur.

To Report Info: The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is seeking any information that may help

locate the above person or assist in the investigation and asks anyone who has any information

to contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 530‐538‐7671 (or use the online e‐mail

form).

MISSING PERSON/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE

Case #: C73‐13826

Victim: Kathleen Edna Rodgers

DOB: 05‐10‐1956 Height: 5’2” Weight: 130 Hair: Brn Eye: Grn

Clothing Description: Blue coat, green army shirt, blue and white blouse, blue Levis, brown

shoes, watch, and two gold rings.

Location Last Seen: Kathleen was last seen by her step mother Elda Stevens on 03‐03‐1973 at

approximately 1200 hours at their residence at 1512 Keko St in Oroville.

Details: Kathleen was reported missing by Elda on 03‐03‐1973 after an argument between the

two of them took place. Kathleen was seen in the Oroville area after she was reported missing.

Kathleen was living with and hanging out with her friends. Kathleen was associated with and

possibly dating Dale William Kirk at the time. Kathleen disappeared and hasn’t been seen or

heard from by her family and friends. Several attempts have been made to locate Kathleen’s

remains from information provided to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office in this case. Kathleen’s

remains still haven’t been located. Foul play is suspected.




form).


Case #: C73‐35529

Victim: Thaddeus Edwards

DOB: 08‐19‐1925 Height: 5’9” Weight: 200‐220 Hair: Blk Eye: Brn


Location Last Seen: Western Pacific Railroad Storage Yard inside of a storage car in an area

known as the “Transient Jungles” off of Baggett‐Marysville Rd in Oroville on 12‐19‐1973.

Details: The victim was located inside of the train car on a mattress deceased. The victim was

bludgeoned in the head with an unknown heavy object and robbed for his personal belongings.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ (Located alive and well)

Case #: C76‐16516

Victim: Dena Ardell Russell “Deleyser”

DOB: 07‐14‐1955 Height: 5’4” Weight: 120 Hair: Brn Eye: Hzl

Clothing Description: Turquois ring, Necklace with coral.

Location Last Seen: Dena was last seen on 03‐15‐1976 at approximately 1430 hours, by David

Brogna at her residence at 1101 E. Lassen Avenue.

Details: Dena resided with David and left their residence with a person named Mike Simmons.

Dena is still listed in the missing persons data base (MUPS). At the time of her disappearance

David believed that foul play may be involved. To the Sheriff’s Offices’ knowledge Dena hasn’t

been seen or heard from since.




form).

Update: Dena has been located alive and well as of 7‐17‐2014 and residing out of state where

she has been since 1976 when she was initially reported as missing. Dena left Butte County in

1976 and moved out of state. Dena was reported missing by her roommates.


Case #: C78‐11872

Victim: Essie Margarette Hiett

DOB: 11‐18‐1930 Height: 5’5” Weight: 130 Hair: Brn/Gry Eye: Grn

Clothing Description: Tan Naugahyde jacket, green shirt with picture of a lady on the front,

white pants, white shoes and pantyhose.

Location Last Seen: Leaving Rusty Jacks in the early morning hours after finishing her work shift

at the Card Room.

Details: Essie worked as a waitress and a bartender at the “Card Room” in Oroville in 1978. She

was last seen leaving work at Rusty Jacks bar on the morning of 02‐13‐1978 at approximately

0200 hours. Essie was en route home where she lived in the Honcut area. Essie was driving her

brown 1975 Oldsmobile Tornado. Essie didn’t make it home and hasn’t been heard or seen

from since. Essie’s vehicle was located wrecked in a ditch on Palermo‐Honcut Rd a short

distance from her house on 02‐13‐1978. Her personal belongings and clothing were located

outside of her vehicle on the ground. Essie was not located at the scene of the accident and is

still missing. Foul play is suspected.




form).


Case #: C78‐25454

Victim: Deborah Diane Owens

DOB: 05‐01‐1955 Height: 5’0” Weight: 100 Hair: Bln Eye: Blu


Location Last Seen: Deborah was last seen by her husband Marvin Owens at their residence at

5373 Crestridge Drive in Oroville on 11‐19‐1978 at approximately 0830 hours.

Details: Deborah’s husband Marvin reported her missing on 11‐21‐1978. Marvin left their

residence and said Deborah was at home when he left on the morning of 11‐19‐1978. Deborah

had prior history of leaving the house for short periods of time but always remained in contact

with her children. Deborah has not been seen or heard from since and her remains haven’t ever

been found. Foul play is believed to be involved.




form).


Case #: C81‐14557

Victim: Charles Paxton Anderson

DOB: 10‐12‐1947 Height: 5’8” Weight: 150 Hair: Brn Eye: Blu


Location Last Seen: Leaving his residence at 2001 Hooker Oak Ave in Chico on the evening of

05‐22‐1981 or early morning hours of 05‐23‐1981.

Details: Charles was reported missing on May 23 1981. Charles’s brother Lloyd Anderson was

most likely the last person that saw him alive before he went missing. Charles had borrowed a

friend’s 1977 blue Ford truck which was located high centered on a couple large rocks off of

Highway 32 just east of Humboldt Rd in Chico on 05‐23‐1981. Blood was located inside of the

vehicle and holes from a shotgun blast were also located in the cab of the vehicle. Charles has

not been seen or heard from since and his remains haven’t ever been found. Foul play is

suspected.




form).

UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE

Case #: C82‐16765

Victim: John Doe

DOB: Unknown Height: 6’0” (+/‐) Weight: Unknown Hair: Unknown Eye: Unknown


Location Last Seen: Skeletal remains were located in the woods South of the Ord Ferry Bridge.

Details: Two hunters located older skeletal remains in a wooded area lying in a grassy area that

had been recently burned. It was undetermined if the remains had any relationship to a

marijuana grow in the area at the time. There was an older model (1963‐1964) blue car seen in

and around the area. Paperwork was also located near the remains with the words “Texas Parks

& Wildlife” on it. Foul play is suspected in this case.




form).

MISSING PERSON / POSSIBLE HOMICIDE

Case #: C83‐18738

Victim: Nancy Ann Penner



Location Last Seen: Nancy was last seen at her residence at 2035 Dean Rd in Paradise in

October of 1983 by her live in boyfriend Jeff Jefferies.

Details: Nancy was reported missing on 12‐19‐1983 by her brother John Penner. Several people

have been interviewed in this case. Nancy has not been seen or heard from by her family and

friends since October of 1983. Nancy’s remains haven’t ever been found and foul play is

believed to be involved.




form).


Case #: C85‐15780

Victim: Rhonda Lynn Yocom

DOB: 07‐29‐1965 Height: 5’01 Weight: 115 Hair: Brn Eye: Brn

Clothing Description: A clothing description wasn’t available, but Rhonda was said to be

wearing two turquoise rings and a silver chain with a unicorn pendant when she was last seen.

Location Last Seen: Rhonda was last seen on 02‐10‐1985 getting into a car in Oroville with Odis

“Buck” Garrett, a member of the Hells Angels who is currently serving several life sentences for

other homicides, drug manufacturing and distribution charges. Rhonda called a person named

John Woolen on 02‐11‐1985 and that was the last time anyone has heard from Rhonda.

Details: Rhonda was 19 years old at the time of her disappearance. Garrett was supposed to

take Rhonda to the Klamath Falls, Oregon area so she could flee the state to avoid a court

appearance in a criminal matter. Garrett may have taken Rhonda to the Vallejo area where he

owned a house at the time and had associates in that area. Rhonda’s boyfriend, John Woolen,

was an associate of the Hells Angels and a methamphetamine cook for Garrett and the Hells

Angels. Although Woolen was not suspected of involvement in the disappearance of Rhonda

Yocom, it is believed that he may be responsible for the disappearance of Paget Barr, a

subsequent girlfriend (Refer to missing person case on Paget Barr). Rhonda Yocom was initially

described as being from Asian decent in the original missing persons report, she is actually

Pilipino. Rhonda has never been heard from again and it is believed that she is the victim of a

homicide.




form).


Case #: C86‐15356

Victim: Paget Renee Barr

DOB: 12‐30‐1956 Height: 5’4” Weight: 120 Hair: Red Eye: Brn

Clothing Description: Blue jeans, black pullover, white sandals.

Location Last Seen: Paget was last seen on 07‐26‐1986 at the Oroville bus station by Randy

Worthington.

Details: Paget was residing at the Dahls Motel in Oroville at the time of her disappearance.

Paget was reported missing by her mother Beloh Barr on 08‐01‐1986. During the time of

Paget’s disappearance she was seen with her boyfriend John Woolen. Paget had two young

children whom she would have never left behind. Randy stated that a white male subject with a

full beard arrived at the bus station and picked Paget up in a maroon colored 260Z Datsun. The

description of the subject and vehicle matched that of John Woolen. John Woolen was known

as a methamphetamine cook and an associate of the Hells Angels. Paget told Randy she was

going to get money. Paget never returned to the bus station. Paget has not been heard or seen

from since. Paget’s remains haven’t ever been found. Foul play is suspected.




form).

UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE‐ with

facial reconstruction performed

Case #: C86‐18474

Victim: John Doe

DOB: 40‐45 years old. Height: 5’6”‐5’8” Weight: Hair: Eye:


Location Last Seen: The human remains were recovered near the area of Bloomer Mountain

and Encina Grande in Berry Creek on 11‐28‐1986.

Details: Residents in the area located a human skull near Bloomer Mountain and Encina

Grande. During a more thorough search of the area more human remains were recovered. The

victim received one gunshot wound to the head. The victim was determined to be a white male

approximately 5’06” to 5’08” tall. The victim had been deceased 1 to 10 years before the

remains were recovered. The victim was possibly right handed and suffered from a back

ailment on his right side.




form).


Case #: C87‐14744

Victim: Graydon “Bud” Henry Burnam

DOB: 07‐18‐1927 Height: 6’2” Weight: 190 Hair: Gry Eye: Blu

Clothing Description: Digital watch.

Location Last Seen: Robert “Bob” Destafanis last contacted and spoke with Graydon on the

evening of 06‐20‐1987 at Graydon’s residence in Yankee Hill at 4121 Big Bend Rd.

Details: Graydon was reported missing on 06‐29‐1987 by Robert Destefanis. Robert arrived at

Graydon’s residence to visit. Graydon’s residence was locked and secured. Graydon wasn’t

contacted or located. Clothing was located in the woods several yards away. Graydon hasn’t

been seen or heard from since.




form).


Case #: C88‐17882

Victim: Judy Eileen Smith

DOB: 07‐23‐1962 Height: 5’5” Weight: 160 Hair: Brn Eye: Brn

Clothing Description: Levi blue jeans, low‐top gray/white shoes, t‐shirt, gold Timex watch, gold

necklace with the initial “J”.

Location Last Seen: Judy was last seen at 1731 Esplanade Ave in Chico on 11‐03‐1988

Details: Judy was reported missing by her friend Nikki Davenport on 11‐13‐1988. Judy might

have been en‐route to Quincy. Judy hasn’t been seen or heard from since and her remains

haven’t ever been found. Foul play may be involved.




form).


Case #: C89‐13018

Victim: Archie Darrell McKinnon


Clothing Description: Blue jeans and tan t‐shirt.

Location Last Seen: Exact location unknown. Archie called his mother the night he went missing

on 07‐11‐1988 and said he was at a bar in Chico on Park Ave.

Details: Archie was reported missing by his mother Marjorie Puccinelli on 04‐28‐1989. Marjorie

said she hadn’t seen or spoken to Archie for several months and was concerned about him.

During the telephone call with Archie on 07‐11‐1988, Archie told Marjorie that people were

after him. Archie called his mother on a daily basis before this incident. Archie has not been

seen or heard from since and his remains haven’t ever been found. Foul play may be involved.




form).

MISSING PERSON

Case #: C90‐10044

Victim: Clyde T. Smith



Location Last Seen: Clyde was last seen at the Oroville Rescue Mission on 11‐30‐1989.

Details: Clyde was reported missing on 01‐02‐1990 by a close friend Jerry Young. Jerry said

Clyde left Oroville en‐route to Jackson Wyoming to sell a ranch that he owned. Clyde was

approximately one month overdue returning to Oroville. Clyde hasn’t been seen or heard from

since.




form).

UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS

Case #: C91‐12852

Victim: John Doe

DOB: 45‐60 yoa Height: 5’9” Weight: Hair: Eye:

Clothing Description: Blue jeans w/dark brown leather belt w/square metal buckle, blue waist‐length

jacket (Brand: Powder River), long sleeve cotton shirt grey and blue in color w/red sleeves. Shirt had the

word Arkansas on it w/a picture of an Arkansas Razorback mascot, black work boots (size 9W) w/very

worn soles. Gold Timex watch with a black nylon band, silver folding knife w/flower design on both

sides.

Location Last Seen: Remains found and recovered near the railroad tracks 1 ¼ miles west of

Pulga in Yankee Hill on 04‐29‐1991.

Details: Two fishermen located the human remains near the bank of the Feather River

approximately 75‐100 feet below Union Pacific Bridge #237.6 near Pulga. It appeared the

remains had been there for several weeks due to the stage of decomposition. Several items and

clothing were located on and around the unidentified human remains. The decedent was

wearing blue jeans, a dark brown leather belt with a square metal buckle, a blue waist length

jacket (Brand: Powder Run), A long sleeve cotton shirt grey or blue in color with red sleeves.

The shirt had the word Arkansas on it with a picture of an Arkansas Razorback mascot, there

was a pair of black work boots (size 9W) with very worn soles, a red handkerchief was found in

the left rear pant pocket, a yellow gold colored Timex wrist watch with a black nylon band, a

silver folding knife with a flower design on both sides, a red 5 inch long pocket comb, and a

grapefruit flavored can of soda (Brand: Craigmont).




form).


Case #: C91‐17937

Victim: Zandstra, Tracy Sue Height: 5’7 Weight: 112 Hair: Blonde Eye: Green

DOB: 03‐17‐1962


Location Last Seen: Tracy’s last known location was on 11‐16‐1991 at approximately 0200

hours, at 17195 Pine Street in Stirling City where she resided with Rick Pyle and her two

children at that time.

Details: At the time of Tracy’s disappearance she was living with Rick Pyle and her two children

at the above address. Rick stated Tracy left his residence on 11‐16‐1991 at approximately 0200

hours. Tracy left her two young children at the residence with Rick. Tracy didn’t return to the

residence. Tracy hasn’t been seen or heard from since and her remains haven’t been located.

Foul play is suspected.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE (Remains located)

Case #: C94‐16653

Victim: Brenda Ann Tucker

DOB: 01‐17‐1968 Height: 5’1” Weight: 116 Hair: Brn Eye: Hzl


Location Last Seen: Brenda was last seen in Rackerby on 05‐17‐1994.

Details: Brenda was reported missing by Joanne Andrews on 08‐22‐1994. Joanne was

concerned for Brenda and worried that something bad happened to her. Brenda was a resident

of Oroville at the time and resided at 703 Oro Dam Blvd. Brenda’s clothing and her vehicle were

located in Yuba County. Brenda hasn’t been seen or heard from since. Foul play may be

involved.




form).

Update: On 08‐06‐2013 the Butte County Sheriff’s Office was contacted and provided with

information regarding Brenda Tucker’s remains being located in 2001. Brenda’s remains were

located in Yuba County near Brownsville in 2001 and verified through DNA. The Yuba County

Sheriff’s Office conducted a homicide investigation in 2001 where they arrested Herman Lee

Hobbs for the murder of Brenda Tucker in 1994. The case against Hobbs was later dismissed by

a judge in Yuba County for insufficient evidence.


Case #: C95‐10325

Victim: Wayne “Whitey” W. Goldbaum



Location Last Seen: Wayne was last seen in the Paradise, Magalia areas and known to be

transient.

Details: Wayne was reported missing through an anonymous caller to the Butte County

Sheriff’s Office on 01‐11‐1996. Wayne has not been seen or heard from since November of

1993 and his remains haven’t ever been found. Information in the case indicates that foul play

may be involved.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ HOMICIDE VICTIM

Case #: C95‐14795

Victim: Thomas Gene Trotter


Clothing Description: Blue jeans, tank top/t‐shirt.

Location Last Seen: Thomas was last seen on 07‐01‐1995 at his residence located at 91 Lone

Tree Rd in Oroville.

Details: Thomas was murdered by Dennis Oates in 1995 in Oroville, Ca. Dennis was arrested

and convicted for the murder of Thomas Trotter. Thomas’s remains haven’t been recovered to

this day. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office is looking for anyone that may have information

regarding the possible whereabouts of Thomas’s remains.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE VICTIM (Remains

Located)

Case #: C96‐10107

Victim: Vicki Pyrskalla


Clothing Description: T‐shirt, jeans, black vest.

Location Last Seen: Vicki was last seen at 12 Primrose in Chico on 01‐03‐1996 at approximately

1745 hours.

Details: Vicki was reported missing with suspicious circumstances by Liz Kaye on 01‐04‐1996.

Vicki was visiting her parents in Chico between December 1995 and the date of her appearance

on 01‐03‐96. Before this visit Vicki resided with her husband Fred in Missouri. Vicki was staying

in a small camp trailer located on her parent’s property at 1098 Taffee Avenue in Chico. Vicki’s

parents went out of town for a couple of days during the time Vicki was in town for a court

date. When her parents returned to their residence they located two pools of blood on the

ground outside of the trailer Vicki was staying in. One of the trailer windows was also broken

out. Vicki hasn’t been seen or heard from since and her remains haven’t been found.

Update: On 05‐17‐2013 the Butte County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the California

Department of Justice that Vicki’s remains were identified through a DNA match from a Jane

Doe in Yolo County. Vicki’s remains were found in the Sacramento River near Crawdad’s

restaurant in May of 1996. Foul play is suspected in this case.




form).


Case #: C98‐11369

Victim: McMillian, Rowdy Height: 6’02” Weight: 190 Hair: Bln Eye: Grn

DOB: 03‐17‐1968


Location Last Seen: Unknown.

Details: On 01‐31‐1998 the Butte County Sheriff’s Office received information that a person

named “Rowdy” was beaten up, killed and thrown in the Sacramento River near the wash out

on River Road outside of Chico. This person was later identified as Rowdy McMillian. Rowdy

had been reported missing by his mother Karen McMillian to the Corning Police Department on

01‐12‐1998. At that time Karen McMillian hadn’t seen or heard from Rowdy in several days.

Rowdy’s last known location is unknown. Rowdy hasn’t been heard from or seen again and it’s

believed that foul play is involved and he is the victim of a homicide.




form).

UNIDENTIFIED HUMAN REMAINS/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE

Case #: C98‐12239

Victim: Unknown identity, Possibly a Hispanic or Asian male adult.

DOB: 28‐42 years of age. Height: 5’6”‐6’0” Weight: Hair: Eye:

Clothing Description: The clothing is described as a white 1984 L.A. Olympic Games t‐shirt,

Fleece sweater, and blue tennis shoes.

Location Last Seen: Body was recovered in an irrigation ditch in Richvale near the intersection

of Richvale Highway and McRae Rd.

Details: On 03‐12‐1998 The Butte County Sheriff’s Office responded to the intersection of

Richvale Highway and McRae Rd in Richvale where workers located human remains in an

irrigation ditch. Human remains were recovered and later determined that the remains

belonged to a Hispanic or Asian male adult, 28‐42 years of age, and approximately 5’6” tall.

Clothing was also located on and near the remains. The remains had been in this location for a

time period between 1‐2 years. There was evidence of blunt force trauma to the right side of

the decedent’s skull. Foul play is believed to have been involved.




form).

MISSING PERSON

Case #: C99‐15416

Victim: Gloria Jean Olsen



Location Last Seen: Gloria was last seen at the Oroville Rescue Mission in Oroville in February

of 1996.

Details: Gloria’s mother June Olsen reported her missing on 07‐11‐1999 and hasn’t seen or

heard from her since the fall of 1995. Gloria might have ties to New Mexico.




form).


Case #: C00‐10222

Victim: Wallace L. Vaughan



Location Last Seen: Unknown. It’s believed Wallace was living in the Oroville area when he

went missing.

Details: Wallace was missing for approximately 10 years before he was reported missing due to

threats that the family received. Wallace’s last known address was on Canyon Highlands in

Oroville. It is believed that Wallace was involved with narcotics and a possible drug ring.

Wallace has not been seen or heard from by his family since approximately 1990. Foul play is

suspected.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ (Located alive and well)

Case #: C03‐13082

Victim: Mirella Sanchez‐Cruz

DOB: 10‐13‐1986 Height: 5’5” Weight: 96 Hair: Brn Eye: Blk


Location Last Seen: Mirilla was last seen on 06‐06‐2003 at her residence at 3052 Greenville

Street in Oroville.

Details: Mirilla was reported missing by her father Valentin Marin on 06‐22‐2003. Valentin said

his daughter ran away from their residence on 06‐06‐2003 and they hadn’t heard from her or

seen her since. Valentin believed that Mirilla might have been in the company of a subject

named Samson Frazier at the time. Mirilla still hasn’t returned home and hasn’t contacted her

parent’s since she left home.




form).

Update: The Butte County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by a citizen on 08‐06‐2013 and

provided information that Mirella Sanchez‐Cruz wasn’t missing and she was currently living in

Mexico with her family using her married name Cruz. The Butte County Sheriff’s Office

confirmed the information with Mirella’s family and removed her from the Missing and

Unidentified Persons System (MUPS).


Case #: C03‐14015

Victim: Salvador Jauregui‐Catalan

DOB: 06‐16‐1973 Height: 5’8” Weight: 140 Hair: Blk Eye: Grn

Clothing Description: Gold watch.

Location Last Seen: Salvador was last seen on 07‐28‐2003 at approximately 1700 hours at the

Cohasset Store in Cohasset.

Details: Salvador was reported missing by his brother Isauro on 08‐15‐2003. Salvador resided at

16968 Musty Buck Rd in Cohasset with Ramon Beccera and Ma Hilda Sanchez. The residence

appeared to be quickly abandoned. Ramon and Ma Hilda have not been located for questioning

in this case. Ma Hilda stated to an uninvolved party that something serious happened and they

needed to disappear. Salvador has not been seen or heard from since and his remains haven’t

ever been found. Foul play may be involved.




form).

MISSING PERSON

Case #: C04‐13632

Victim: Beatrice Bernice Wiles

DOB: 01‐16‐1952 Height: 5’9” Weight: 140 Hair: Blk Eye: Brn

Clothing Description: All black clothing.

Location Last Seen: Beatrice was last seen at 13869 Tulsa Ct in Magalia on 07‐09‐2004 where

she resided.

Details: Beatrice was reported missing on 07‐11‐2004 by her husband Shawn Wiles. Beatrice

might have been en‐route to Sacramento to find employment. Beatrice hasn’t been seen or

heard from since.




form).

MISSING PERSON/ POSSIBLE HOMICIDE (Remains Located)

Case #: C06‐15143

Victim: Ronald Earl Bonner Jr.

DOB: 07‐31‐1984 Height: 5’8” Weight: 180 Hair: Brn Eye: Blu


Location Last Seen: Ronald was last seen on 09‐20‐2006 at Gold Country Casino and Feather

Falls Casino in Oroville with his uncle Larry Bonner.

Details: Ronald was reported missing by his step‐mother Amber Bennett‐Bonner on 10‐11‐

2006. Ronald and Larry Bonner were seen together on the night of his appearance hanging out

at the casinos in Oroville. Ronald’s last known location was at Feather Falls Casino with Larry

Bonner. Ronald hasn’t been seen or heard from by his family since the night of his

disappearance. Ronald’s disappearance is suspicious and foul play is suspected.

Update: Human remains were located near a creek in a wooded area behind Feather Falls

Casino on 11‐12‐2012. On 11‐14‐2012 the human remains were positively identified through

dental records as Ronald Bonner. A suspect is still being sought in this case.




form).


Case #: C06‐15608

Victim: Jason J. Erthal



Location Last Seen: Jason was last seen at 23 Sumi Ct in Oroville in early October of 2006.

Details: Jason was reported missing by his brother Garrett Erthal on 11‐08‐2006. Jason

frequented Reno Nevada approximately once a month. Jason mentioned to his family that he

was having problems with a person he knew named John Ramos. Jason hasn’t been seen or

heard from by his friends and family since the date of his disappearance and his remains

haven’t ever been found. Foul play is suspected.




form).


Case #: C07‐13486

Victim: Gary Lee Jackson Height: 5’09” Weight: 190 Hair: Brn Eye: Brn

DOB: 12‐30‐1943

Clothing Description: Black jacket and slipper type shoes with flat soles.

Location Last Seen: Gary was last seen on 06‐05‐2007 at approximately 1430 hours, walking on

the Skyway towards Butte Meadows near the intersection of Humbug Rd by a family that

resides in Butte Meadows.

Details: Gary was shivering from being cold and making odd statements. The family offered him

a ride and Gary declined. The family gave Gary a dry, warm jacket and continued on. Gary’s

vehicle was located on 06‐06‐2007 on Humbug Rd abandoned with both of his dogs inside. Gary

suffered from depression and took numerous prescription medications. Gary hasn’t been seen

or heard from since and his remains haven’t ever been found. Foul play is not suspected in this

case.




form).


Case #: C13‐11790

Victim: Neal Forrest King Height: 5’11 Weight: 130 Hair: Red Eye: Green

DOB: 04‐24‐1988

Clothing Description: Neal was last seen wearing blue jeans, light green thermal long sleeve

shirt and hiking boots.

Location Last Seen: Neal was last known to be in the company of Donald Cheatham at 4001

Hildale Ave in Oroville, CA on 03‐26‐2013.

Details: Neal King was involved in an illegal marijuana trafficking business and was in the

process of collecting a marijuana debt owed to him by Donald Cheatham. Neal arrived at

Donald’s residence in Oroville on 03‐26‐2013 between 1100‐1130 hours. Neal and Donald left

the property together enroute to an unknown location (Possibly the Berry Creek area). Neal

hasn’t been heard from or seen since and his remains haven’t been located. Foul play is

suspected.




form).

MISSING PERSON

Case #: C14‐11060

Victim: John Darwin Chesley Height: 5’08 Weight: 160 Hair: Brn Eye: Grn

DOB: 07‐26‐1932

Clothing Description: Blue jeans, white tank top, blue flannel button up shirt, black hills gold

ring.

Location Last Seen: At his residence located at 184 Peak View Drive, Oroville Ca.

Details: John suffered from dementia and walked away from his residence on 02‐22‐2014. John

was last seen in the driveway walking away from his residence by another family member.

There were reports that neighbors in the area and citizens driving by saw John walking down

the road this same afternoon. An extensive search effort was conducted and unsuccessful. John

hasn’t been heard from or seen since and his remains haven’t been located.


locate the above person or assist in the investigation and asks anyone who has any

information to contact the Butte County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 530‐538‐7671 (or use the

online e‐mail form).

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