Independent Detective Case File

Frederick Carl Albert

Missing

Fremont, Alameda, California, USA

Case Number #1424
Date of Incident June 6, 1993
Age 32 DOB: 1961 Approx. age today: 65
Type of Case Missing
Case Entry November 8, 2026
Last Updated November 8, 2026
Overview
  • Full name: Frederick Carl Albert
  • Also known as: Frederick Albert Jr.
  • Age at disappearance: 33, according to NamUs
  • Date last seen: June 6, 1993
  • Last known location: Fremont, Alameda County, California
  • Case classification: Missing person
  • Current case status: Unresolved; publicly listed as missing
  • Investigating agency: Fremont Police Department
  • NamUs identification number: MP21556
  • Police case number: 930621048
  • Physical description: White male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes
  • Clothing last reported: Dark-colored T-shirt and blue jeans

Circumstances: Frederick was last seen at approximately 1:00 p.m. on June 6, 1993, leaving home for an appointment. He apparently returned and left his vehicle at home. The person who reported his disappearance did not know where he went or whom he was with after the vehicle was returned.


Frederick Carl Albert Missing Since 1993: The Unsolved Disappearance in Fremont, California

On June 6, 1993, Frederick Carl Albert left his home in Fremont, California, for an appointment. He apparently returned home afterward and left his vehicle behind, but what happened next remains unknown.

More than three decades later, Frederick’s disappearance remains an unresolved missing-person case. The circumstances surrounding his final known movements raise important questions about where he went, whom he may have encountered, and why he never returned.

Despite the passage of time, his case remains documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), preserving essential information that could help someone recognize him or provide a meaningful lead.

Case Summary

  • Full name: Frederick Carl Albert
  • Also known as: Frederick Albert Jr.
  • Age at disappearance: 33, according to NamUs
  • Date last seen: June 6, 1993
  • Last known location: Fremont, Alameda County, California
  • Case classification: Missing person
  • Current case status: Unresolved; publicly listed as missing
  • Investigating agency: Fremont Police Department
  • NamUs identification number: MP21556
  • Police case number: 930621048
  • Physical description: White male, approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes
  • Clothing last reported: Dark-colored T-shirt and blue jeans

Circumstances: Frederick was last seen at approximately 1:00 p.m. on June 6, 1993, leaving home for an appointment. He apparently returned and left his vehicle at home. The person who reported his disappearance did not know where he went or whom he was with after the vehicle was returned.

Background: Who Was Frederick Carl Albert?

Frederick Carl Albert was a 33-year-old man living in Fremont, a city in Alameda County in California’s San Francisco Bay Area, when he disappeared in June 1993.

Publicly available missing-person records identify him by his full name and the alternate name Frederick Albert Jr. They also provide a physical description intended to assist investigators and the public in recognizing him.

At the time of his disappearance, Frederick was approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed around 170 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes. His reported clothing consisted of a dark-colored T-shirt and blue jeans.

Beyond these identifying details, relatively little verified information about Frederick’s personal life has been made publicly available.

His occupation, education, family relationships, and daily activities have not been established through the available official case information. Although a reporting party is mentioned in his missing-person record, that person’s identity and relationship to Frederick are not publicly specified.

These gaps make it difficult to reconstruct his routine or determine whether anything unusual occurred before his disappearance.

Nevertheless, the documented circumstances provide a starting point for understanding the mystery.

June 6, 1993: The Day Frederick Disappeared

The central event in Frederick’s disappearance occurred on Sunday, June 6, 1993.

At approximately 1:00 p.m., Frederick was reportedly seen leaving his home for an appointment.

The available account indicates that he apparently returned home sometime afterward and left his vehicle there.

This detail is particularly important because it suggests that his movements did not necessarily end when he initially departed for the appointment.

However, the official summary uses language indicating uncertainty about his return. It does not establish that anyone personally witnessed him returning home or saw him leave again.

The person who reported his disappearance did not know where Frederick went after his vehicle was returned or whom he might have been with.

No publicly verified information establishes the purpose of the appointment, the identity of the person he intended to meet, or whether the appointment actually occurred.

Likewise, the available records do not establish whether Frederick subsequently traveled on foot, accepted a ride, used another form of transportation, or remained near his residence.

His vehicle being left behind is one of the few documented circumstances that could help investigators reconstruct the sequence of events.

Unfortunately, the publicly available information does not explain what happened after that point.

Frederick’s whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigation History and Available Evidence

Fremont Police Department Investigation

The Fremont Police Department is identified as the investigating agency responsible for Frederick’s missing-person case.

Its case number is 930621048.

The existence of this police reference establishes that Frederick’s disappearance has an associated law enforcement record. However, the publicly available NamUs summary does not provide a detailed account of the department’s original investigative activities.

Information about initial interviews, neighborhood inquiries, searches, or possible witness statements has not been independently verified.

The available records also do not identify a suspect or person of interest.

Consequently, it would be inappropriate to conclude that investigators discovered evidence of criminal activity or that Frederick disappeared voluntarily.

Neither explanation has been publicly established.

Frederick’s Vehicle

One of the most significant details is the report that Frederick apparently returned home and left his vehicle behind.

This raises several investigative questions.

Was the vehicle found in its usual parking location? Did anyone observe Frederick returning? Was there evidence indicating when the vehicle was last driven?

The publicly available case summary does not answer these questions.

It also does not identify the vehicle’s make, model, color, or registration information.

There is no verified public account establishing that the vehicle contained suspicious evidence or that forensic testing produced any investigative findings.

Witness Information and Last Known Movements

Frederick’s last documented sighting occurred at approximately 1:00 p.m. on June 6, 1993.

The available account does not identify the person who last saw him or specify the address where the sighting occurred.

The identity of the reporting party is also not disclosed.

No publicly verified witness statements describe Frederick’s movements after the apparent return of his vehicle.

Without that information, the period following his departure for the appointment remains a central gap in the case.

Physical Evidence, DNA, and Forensic Testing

No publicly confirmed forensic results have been located that establish what happened to Frederick.

Available case information does not document a recovered crime scene, blood evidence, fingerprints, or other physical evidence directly explaining his disappearance.

There is also no verified public announcement of a DNA identification, investigative genetic genealogy breakthrough, or recovered remains identified as Frederick.

This does not establish that investigators never collected evidence or conducted forensic examinations. It means that such findings have not been confirmed in the publicly available case materials reviewed.

National Missing-Person Database Registration

Frederick’s case was entered into NamUs on August 21, 2013, approximately twenty years after his disappearance.

The database entry includes his identifying characteristics, the circumstances of his disappearance, and the Fremont Police Department’s contact information.

The creation of a NamUs record is an administrative and public-awareness milestone. It should not be interpreted as evidence that a new investigative breakthrough occurred in 2013.

His NamUs profile remains an important resource for anyone seeking accurate information about his disappearance.

Theories and Unresolved Questions

Frederick’s disappearance has several unanswered questions, but publicly available evidence does not support a definitive explanation.

Did Frederick Meet Someone After Returning Home?

The fact that Frederick apparently left his vehicle at home raises the possibility that he subsequently traveled with another person.

However, this is only a potential scenario.

No publicly confirmed witness account identifies anyone who picked him up, accompanied him, or met him after his return.

There is also no verified information establishing that he planned to meet another person after his original appointment.

Could Frederick Have Left Voluntarily?

Voluntary departure is one possible explanation investigators may consider in an adult missing-person case.

However, no publicly available evidence establishes that Frederick intended to leave his residence permanently, abandon his ordinary activities, or disappear without contacting anyone.

There are no verified public reports describing preparations for a planned departure.

Therefore, voluntary disappearance remains an unconfirmed possibility rather than an established finding.

Was Frederick the Victim of a Crime?

Criminal involvement cannot be ruled out solely from the available information.

However, there is no publicly confirmed evidence establishing that Frederick was abducted, assaulted, or murdered.

No suspect, criminal charge, or homicide determination has been identified in the verified case records.

Frederick’s disappearance must therefore be described as an unresolved missing-person case, not a confirmed homicide.

The Most Important Unanswered Questions

Several questions remain central to understanding Frederick’s disappearance:

  • What was the appointment Frederick left home to attend on June 6, 1993?
  • Did he attend the appointment, and can his movements afterward be established?
  • Who, if anyone, saw Frederick return home?
  • When was his vehicle last observed at the residence?
  • Did Frederick leave home again, and was anyone accompanying him?
  • Were any later sightings reported and investigated?
  • Does additional information exist in the original police case file that has not been released publicly?

These questions are not evidence of a particular theory. They identify gaps in the publicly documented timeline.

Latest Publicly Available Investigative Updates

Current Status as of October 2026

Frederick Carl Albert continues to be listed as missing in the publicly accessible NamUs case record.

The record identifies June 6, 1993, as his last-contact date and lists the Fremont Police Department as the investigating agency.

The principal publicly documented milestones include his disappearance in 1993 and the creation of his NamUs entry in August 2013.

A separate missing-person awareness profile published by Uncovered was last updated on July 27, 2022. That profile repeats the known circumstances and references Frederick’s NamUs record.

The 2022 website update does not, by itself, establish that police discovered new evidence or made investigative progress.

Recent Investigative Developments

No publicly confirmed recent investigative developments were located during this research.

Specifically, no verified public announcement was identified concerning a new suspect, arrest, criminal charge, identification of remains, genetic genealogy result, or resolution of Frederick’s disappearance.

No recent official press release establishing a new search, investigative breakthrough, or cold-case development was located.

The absence of public announcements does not necessarily mean that law enforcement has stopped investigating or reviewing information.

It means that no recent investigative developments could be independently confirmed from the sources available for this article.

Frederick’s case remains unresolved in the public record.

Conclusion: More Than Three Decades Without Answers

Frederick Carl Albert disappeared from Fremont, California, on June 6, 1993, leaving behind a mystery that has persisted for more than thirty-three years.

The available account establishes that he left home for an appointment at approximately 1:00 p.m. and apparently returned his vehicle before his whereabouts became unknown.

What happened afterward remains unexplained.

There is no verified public evidence establishing whether Frederick left voluntarily, experienced an accident, encountered someone who harmed him, or disappeared under other circumstances.

His case demonstrates how even a small amount of missing information can make reconstructing a disappearance extremely difficult.

Someone may remember Frederick’s appointment, his movements that afternoon, or an interaction that seemed unimportant at the time.

Even information dating back to 1993 could help clarify the sequence of events.

Anyone with credible information about Frederick Carl Albert’s disappearance is encouraged to contact the Fremont Police Department at (510) 790-6800 and reference police case number 930621048 or NamUs number MP21556.

Frederick deserves to be remembered as a person whose fate remains unknown, not simply as an unsolved case number. The hope remains that reliable information will eventually establish what happened to him.

Agency / ReferencePhone Number / Case Number
Fremont Police Department – Primary Investigating Agency(510) 790-6800 – Official Website
Fremont Police Department – Investigations Unit(510) 790-6900 – Official Directory
Fremont Police Department – Non-Emergency Dispatch(510) 790-6800, Option 3 – Official FAQ
Fremont Police Department – Silent Witness Hotline(510) 494-4856 – Official Tip Information
Fremont Police Department – Police Case Number930621048 – NamUs Case Record
National Missing and Unidentified Persons System – NamUs IDMP21556 – Official Case Profile
DateEvent
June 6, 1993At approximately 1:00 p.m., Frederick Carl Albert was last seen leaving his home in Fremont, California, for an appointment. (NamUs)
June 6, 1993Frederick apparently returned home and left his vehicle behind. His subsequent movements and companions, if any, remain unknown. (NamUs)
August 21, 2013Frederick’s missing-person record was created in NamUs under identification number MP21556. (NamUs)
July 27, 2022Uncovered recorded an update to its public missing-person awareness profile for Frederick. No new investigative breakthrough was documented. (Uncovered)
October 26, 2026Public-record review found Frederick still listed as missing, with no publicly confirmed recent investigative breakthrough identified. (NamUs)

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On June 6, 1993

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