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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53731) and 5 other sources
Michael David Ewing, a 19-year-old from San Mateo, California, was last seen on April 11, 1983, in San Francisco. Michael was believed to have fallen from a notorious site called "Fisherman's Rock," located near the Cliff House in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This area is known for its unpredictable, strong waves, which have claimed several lives over the years. It is thought that Michael may have been swept away by the ocean and drowned. His body was never recovered.

Standing 6'3" and weighing 172 pounds, Michael had blonde hair and brown eyes. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing blue jeans. Despite extensive efforts, no trace of Michael was ever found, and his family, in response to the tragedy, contributed to the creation of safety brochures warning of the dangers in the region where he went missing.

The case remains open, though there has been no new evidence since his disappearance. Investigators continue to seek any information that could provide closure.

Last Seen: Apr 11, 1983

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.

77%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 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
Weight 88%137 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 6'3"
Weight 88%137 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
76%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'3"
76%Possible
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 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 163 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 6'3"
Weight 99%180 lb vs 163 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP11462 • Found Jan 26, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
76%Possible
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
Weight 99%180 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP17709 • Found Feb 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 163 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel

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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