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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42611) and 2 other sources
Hal Tony Balanay, a 31-year-old male, was last seen on November 6, 1992, near the Cliff House Restaurant in San Francisco, California. He had left his motorcycle behind at the location and disappeared without any further contact. Hal, an Asian male standing between 5'7" and 5'8" and weighing approximately 185 pounds, had black hair and brown eyes.

At the time of his disappearance, there were no significant clues or evidence indicating what happened to him. He was reported missing to the Daly City Police Department, which has continued to investigate his case. The Cliff House is near Sutro Baths and within walking distance to the Golden Gate Bridge, which has raised some concerns about potential foul play or voluntary disappearance, but no clear conclusions have been drawn.

There have been efforts to match his case with unidentified remains, but none have been conclusively linked to Hal. His family continues to seek answers, and his case remains unsolved after more than two decades.

Sources: Charley Project, Uncovered, Websleuths.

Last Seen: Nov 6, 1992

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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 — San Bruno, California
UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%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 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Alameda, California - unidentified case UP17616
John Doe — Alameda, California
UP17616 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 31 when missing
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 74%142 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%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 100%Est. 58–72 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 93%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 74%140–142 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP11866 • Found May 23, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%165 lb vs 185 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 64%135 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 31 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Fairfield, California
UP15036 • Found Apr 11, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–32 vs 31 when missing
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"

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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