The person at the center of this case
Douglas Kimberly Armstrong
Missing Person · Open
51 years waiting · since 1975
Missing Person: Douglas Kimberly Armstrong
Justice for Douglas Kimberly Armstrong — the trail went cold in 1975, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1What circumstances prompted Armstrong to abruptly leave his family home in 1975?
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Lead #2Was Armstrong seen leaving the Palo Alto area, or did he remain in the region after his departure?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone encounter Armstrong after April 1, 1975, or observe his departure from the family residence?
Douglas Kimberly Armstrong, a 19-year-old white male, disappeared from his parents' home in Palo Alto, California on April 1, 1975, after abruptly leaving. He was last known to be in contact that same day and has not been located for nearly 50 years. Anyone with information about his whereabouts or circumstances of his disappearance is urged to contact the Palo Alto Police Department.
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NamUs case MP26846. Missing person: Douglas Kimberly Armstrong.
Last known contact: 1975-04-01 in Palo Alto, Santa Clara, CA. Circumstances: Armstrong abruptly left his parents' home.
Demographics: 19 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: 3/4 length brown corduroy coat, blue jeans, lavendar/blue stripes on white long-sleeve shirt; Eyewear: black, plastic framed eyeglasses; Footwear: size 9. Investigating agency: Palo Alto Police Department | 75-3251 | 1975-04-01.
Timeline of Events
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1975-04-01
Last Known Contact
Douglas Kimberly Armstrong abruptly left his parents' home in Palo Alto, California. He was 19 years old at the time.
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1975
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 1, 1975
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6503292413
You can remain anonymous