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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37945) and 4 other sources
Patrick Joseph Murray, a 39-year-old man, was last seen on November 5, 1987, in San Francisco, California. At the time, he was living at the Pierre Hotel on Jones Street. Murray, who was 5'8" tall and weighed 170 pounds, had brown hair and brown eyes, and he was known to have a full beard. His disappearance has left few clues, and no one has heard from him since that day.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unclear. His case has been classified as missing, and despite being reported to authorities, little information has surfaced about where he might have gone or what might have happened. Investigators with the San Francisco Police Department continue to handle his case, though no significant leads have been reported in the years since.

Murray’s case is still listed as unsolved, with family and authorities seeking answers after decades. There are hopes that any new information, no matter how small, could help bring closure to this long-standing mystery.

Last Seen: Nov 5, 1987

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 — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 87%142 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
John Doe — Palo Alto, California
UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–55 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP124017 • Found May 4, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 73%130 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP11920 • Found May 7, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 39 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'4" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel 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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