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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41343) and 4 other sources
Jerome Maeth, a 20-year-old college student, was last seen on January 3, 1983, in San Francisco, California. On the day of his disappearance, Jerome had left his home to attend a doctor's appointment, but he never returned. He has not been heard from since, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unknown.

Jerome is described as being of Filipino descent, standing 5'11" tall, and weighing 145 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He has a small scar on his left cheek. His case is classified as endangered missing, and although dental records are available, no other significant personal identifiers have been found.

Despite being missing for over four decades, no new information has emerged to explain Jerome's disappearance. The San Francisco Police Department continues to handle the investigation, but leads remain scarce.

Last Seen: Jan 3, 1983

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

80%Moderate
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 20 when missing
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP16720
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP16720 • Found Jul 28, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 99%130 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%165 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 72%180 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 20 when missing
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 86%170 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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.

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