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Shane M. Anest
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Last seen in September 2003 · day needs checkingFrom the cited official record
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The California DOJ Date Last Seen field gives September 29, 2003. The written account in the same record gives September 8, 2003. This guide keeps September 2003 while you check the day.
Date label: Last seen in September 2003 · day needs checking. The sources give different days in September 2003. Keep the shared month in your Research File, and keep each day with its source while you check.
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Last seen in September 2003 · day needs checking. The sources give different days in September 2003. Keep the shared month in your Research File, and keep each day with its source while you check.
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Pleasanton Police Department. This is the field named in the cited official record. Keep its label with the place or agency name.
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California Department of Justice Missing Persons. Official source checked October 21, 2026.
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