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David Damron Missing Person Case

Last seen in Novato, California on Jan 21, 1989

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Victim Details

Oct 15, 2019

Dec 24, 2019

David

Damron

81

44

69 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 21, 1989

Novato

California

Marin County

94945

No

64848

Novato Police Department

Novato

California

Marin County

94945

Trevor Hall

Sergeant

909 Machin Ave, California

4158971122

Local

Law Enforcement

http://novato.org/government/police-department

NP89-0437

Novato Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60881) and 3 other sources
David Damron, 44 years old, was last seen on January 21, 1989, in Novato, California, when he left for a fishing trip near Little River in Mendocino County. His personal belongings were later found at the edge of the ocean, leading authorities to believe he may have been swept out to sea. Despite a thorough search, his body was never recovered. Damron was eventually declared legally deceased, but his case remains unsolved, with no physical remains ever found.
Last Seen: Jan 21, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60881 | NamUs
  • Marin Man Missing Since 1989 Sought By Police | Novato, CA Patch
  • Historical Missing Person's Report: (Novato Police Department ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 80%116 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%75 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated Daly City, California
    UP10529 • Found Nov 5, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 43–55 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP8972 • Found Jun 27, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 95%127 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Forestville, California
    UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11"–6'1" vs 5'9"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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