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George Peavey Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on May 27, 1987

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Victim Details

Mar 16, 2019

Dec 1, 2023

George

Peavey

74

35

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 27, 1987

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

48695

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

870601901

San Francisco Police Department

na

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 3, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56068) and 4 other sources
George Wightman Peavey, a 35-year-old man from San Francisco, went missing on May 27, 1987. He was last seen on the Golden Gate Bridge, but has not been heard from since. Peavey, who stood 5'11" and weighed around 160-170 pounds, had brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive scar near his right eye. He was wearing a dark blue heavy sweater and sports pants at the time of his disappearance.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, with few details available. Despite his case being classified as an endangered missing person, no evidence or further leads have surfaced over the years. His dental records are on file, but no DNA or fingerprint data is available to aid in the investigation. The case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information regarding Peavey's whereabouts.
Last Seen: May 27, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • George Wightman Peavey | State of California - Department of Justice
  • George Wightman Peavey - The Charley Project
  • 998DMCA - George Wightman Peavey - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56068 | NamUs

    • 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 — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 79%205 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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