The person at the center of this case
John David Trice
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020
Missing Person: John David Trice
Justice for John David Trice — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Trice staying at the home in California City, and who was living there at the time of his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #2Have all residents and visitors to the California City home been interviewed about the circumstances of Trice's disappearance?
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contact
Lead #3What attempts were made to contact Trice, and what were the specific negative results that indicated he was missing?
John David Trice, a 36-year-old white male, disappeared in October 2020 from California City, California, where he was staying at a residential home. Despite attempted contacts and investigation by the California City Police Department, Trice has not been seen or heard from in over five years. His case remains open, and investigators are seeking information from anyone with knowledge of his whereabouts or circumstances surrounding his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Given Trice's ties to Lancaster, CA and Reno, NV, has investigation explored whether he traveled to or was seen in those locations?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP149145. Missing person: John David Trice.
Last known contact: 2020-10-05 in California City, Kern, CA. Circumstances: Mr.
Trice has not been seen or heard from since October of 2020. Trice was staying at a home in California City.
Attempted contacts have resulted in negative results. Trice has ties to Lancaster, CA, California City CA, and Reno NV.
Demographics: 36 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 165 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Investigating agency: California City Police Department | CR21-0068 | 2021-01-20.
Timeline of Events
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2020-10-05
Last Known Contact
John David Trice was last seen or heard from in California City, Kern County, California while staying at a residential home.
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2021-01-20
Case Opened
California City Police Department opened case CR21-0068 regarding Trice's disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 2020
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 5, 2020
Last Updated:September 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7603738606
You can remain anonymous