CA CA - Donald Meinhardt, 48, Myers Flat, 12 June 1988

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Donald Eugene Meinhardt



Case Classification: Endangered Missing / Suspected Homicide
Missing Since: June 12, 1988 - date of last contact
Location Last Seen: Myers Flat, Humboldt County, California

Description:​

• Date of Birth: December 2, 1939
• Age: 48
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 5'-5" (65 inches)
• Weight: 145 lbs
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Blue
• Nickname/Alias: Little Donnie
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown
• Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown
• Identifiers: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Meinhardt was last seen in Myers Flat, California and his last date of contact was June 12, 1988. He has never been heard from again. It is suspected he was killed during a motorcycle gang incident in Southern Humboldt County but he has never been located. Few details are available in his case.

Investigators:

• Humboldt County Sheriff's Office: (707) 445-7251; Tip line: (707) 268-2539; [email protected]
  Reference Case#: 198807676

NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: MP85056

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person / NamUs #MP85056

 

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Donald Eugene Meinhardt – The Charley Project

 

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I would assume that Donald would have been considered for this unidentified male but authorities are asking for the public’s help to identify. The remains were skeletal so not much to identify. Maybe someone is missing a loved one that may match the details provided below. The article does not state if anyone has been compared to these remains.

January 6, 2026

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office is providing an update to the public regarding the unidentified human remains that were recovered from the Eel River on June 25, 2025, near the Williams Grove Day Use area in Myers Flat.

The remains were determined to be those of a male, believed to be middle-aged or older, with an estimated height of between 5 feet 5 inches and 5 feet 11 inches. The examination revealed very poor oral health, with evidence that at least 19 teeth were lost prior to death. The remaining teeth showed signs of dental restorations, indicating the individual received dental care at some point in their life.

Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public Help Identifying Human Remains Found Near Myers Flat

“The examination revealed very poor oral health, with evidence that at least 19 teeth were lost prior to death. The remaining teeth showed signs of dental restorations…

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