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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37778) and 6 other sources
Nicholas John Cunfermann, a 32-year-old man, was last seen on August 24, 1986, in Novato, California. His disappearance occurred under suspicious circumstances, and he has not been heard from since. Foul play is suspected in his case, though no concrete evidence has emerged to explain what happened to him. Cunfermann’s mother expressed her belief that he may have been murdered, although his body has never been found, and his vehicle also remains missing.

At the time of his disappearance, Cunfermann was described as being 6 feet tall, weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair, hazel eyes, and a scar beneath his right eye. His case remains classified as an endangered missing person, and despite investigations, there have been no major breakthroughs. The Novato Police Department continues to handle his case, and they urge anyone with information to come forward. His case is part of a larger pool of unsolved missing person cases in California.

Over the years, there have been calls for more attention to be brought to his case, and his disappearance continues to be listed in national missing persons databases such as NamUs and The Doe Network. However, no significant new developments have been reported since his disappearance.

Last Seen: Aug 24, 1986

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%219 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 33–39 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 89%165 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 61%140 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 99%175 lb vs 195 lb

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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