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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51297) and 9 other sources
Tuan Tran, age 54, was last seen on November 19, 2017, off the coast of Half Moon Bay, California. He was believed to be aboard a 17-foot vessel near Martin's Beach, which was later found spinning out of control. One occupant of the boat was discovered deceased, but Tuan remains missing. Despite efforts to locate him, he has not been found, and his case remains unresolved. Authorities believe he may have been a victim of a maritime accident.

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Last Seen: Nov 19, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129838
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129838 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 58–72 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%140–142 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 74%160–170 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 90%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Woodside, California - unidentified case UP97935
John Doe — Woodside, California
UP97935 • Found Sep 26, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'5"
77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 19%186 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
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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