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Bryce Houpt Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sunnyvale, California on Sep 5, 1976

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Victim Details

Mar 23, 2019

Oct 30, 2023

Bryce

Houpt

79

29

72 inches

73 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 5, 1976

Sunnyvale

California

Santa Clara County

94086

No

49063

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

Sacramento

California

Sacramento County

95841

Zaheem Buksh

Detective, Missing Persons

4500 Orange Grove Avenue, California

9168745115

County

Law Enforcement

sacsheriff.com

19-123006

Apr 10, 2019

Sacramento County Sheriff's Office

na

Red/Auburn

Unknown

Unknown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56241) and 2 other sources
Bryce Roberts Houpt, a 29-year-old man, went missing from Sunnyvale, California, on September 5, 1976. At the time of his disappearance, Bryce stood between 6'0" and 6'1" and weighed around 140 to 150 pounds. He had red hair and wore eyeglasses. Bryce had a known history of suicide attempts, which raised concerns about his well-being.

Little is known about the circumstances surrounding Bryce's disappearance. He was last seen in Sunnyvale, and after that, no trace of him was found. Despite efforts from authorities, there have been no major developments or clues, and his case remains unsolved.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate, and his case is classified as endangered missing.
Last Seen: Sep 5, 1976

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP56241 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Bryce Roberts Houpt - The Charley Project

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%153 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5866 • Found May 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 140–150 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 29
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%92 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 99%165 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 42 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 86%115 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'1"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red

    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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