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Bryan Brawner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hayward, California on Jan 15, 2017

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Victim Details

Jul 8, 2018

Jan 12, 2024

Bryan

Brawner

33

24

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 15, 2017

Hayward

California

Alameda County

No

38878

Alameda County Sheriff's Office

San Leandro

California

Alameda County

94578

Dorothy Kerr

Crime Technician

15001 Foothill Blvd, California

5106677721

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.alamedacountysheriff.org/index.php

17-019051

Alameda County Sheriff's Office

10216

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51021) and 3 other sources
Bryan Michael Brawner, a 24-year-old man, was last seen in Hayward, California, on January 15, 2017. Standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 145 pounds, Bryan is biracial, with a mix of Caucasian and Pacific Islander descent. He has brown hair and brown eyes. Very few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been made public, and no significant updates have emerged since he was last seen.

The Alameda County Sheriff's Department is handling the investigation into his case, but as of now, Bryan's whereabouts remain unknown. His case is listed as missing, and authorities continue to seek information that could help locate him.
Last Seen: Jan 15, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP51021
  • Bryan Michael Brawner - The Charley Project
  • Bryan Michael Brawner | State of California - Department of Justice

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Suisun City, California
    UP115237 • Found Jun 28, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 57%188 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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