The person at the center of this case
Mark Terrell Fretwell
Missing Person · Open
7 years waiting · since 2019
Missing Person: Mark Terrell Fretwell
Justice for Mark Terrell Fretwell — the trail went cold in 2019, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Mark leave the healthcare facility, and what was his mental and physical state at the time of departure?
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location
Lead #2Which homeless communities and urban areas in Oakland and San Leandro should be canvassed for recent sightings?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone encountered a 5'9", 143 lb Black male with black hair and brown eyes matching his description in the Oakland or San Leandro areas?
Mark Terrell Fretwell, a 56-year-old man, disappeared on April 8, 2019, after leaving a healthcare facility in Oakland, California without permission. He has a history of drug use and frequently moves between urban homeless communities in Oakland and San Leandro. Despite the passage of years, his whereabouts remain unknown and anyone with information about his location or welfare is urged to contact the Oakland Police Department.
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evidence
Lead #4What records exist from the healthcare facility regarding his condition, medications, or stated intentions?
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NamUs case MP57973. Missing person: Mark Terrell Fretwell.
Last known contact: 2019-04-08 in Oakland, Alameda, CA. Circumstances: MP left his healthcare facility without permission, he has a history of drug use and will often frequent urban nomadic communities within Oakland and San Leandro.
Demographics: 56 years, Male, Black / African American. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 143 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Oakland Police Department | 19-017863 | 2019-04-10.
Timeline of Events
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2019-04-08
Mark Terrell Fretwell left healthcare facility
56-year-old male departed his healthcare facility without permission in Oakland, CA. Last known contact on this date.
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2019-04-10
Case reported to Oakland Police Department
Oakland Police Department opened investigation case MP57973 / 19-017863
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Case Information
Incident:April 8, 2019
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 8, 2019
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5102383641
You can remain anonymous