
The person at the center of this case
Stratis Elias Elmore
Justice for Stratis Elias Elmore — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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What was the content of the suicide note found in the vehicle, and does it provide definitive evidence of intent?
Could Elmore have staged his death to avoid sentencing, or does evidence support that he took his own life?
What occurred between the court appearance on October 18 and the vehicle discovery on October 19?
Stratis Elias Elmore, a 19-year-old male, disappeared on October 18, 2017, in Roseville, California, after a court appearance for sentencing in Sacramento County. His girlfriend's borrowed vehicle was found abandoned and unoccupied along the Sacramento River the next day, with a suicide note inside. The central mystery remains whether Elmore took his own life or staged his death to evade incarceration.
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NamUs case MP51124. Missing person: Stratis Elias Elmore.
Last known contact: 2017-10-18 in Roseville, Placer, CA. Circumstances: MP had a court appearance in Sacramento County for sentencing.
MP borrowed his girlfriend's vehicle which was found the next day along the Sacramento River unoccupied. A suicide note was found in the vehicle.
Its unknown if the MP committed suicide or faked his death to avoid going to jail. Demographics: 19 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 11 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black - Hoodie; Clothing: Black - Sweats.
Investigating agency: Sacramento County Sheriff's Office | 2017-350866 | 2017-10-19.
Stratis Elias Elmore had a court appearance for sentencing in Sacramento County and was last known to be in Roseville, CA
Girlfriend's borrowed vehicle was discovered unoccupied along the Sacramento River with a suicide note inside
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