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Morris Morehead Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Jose, California on Nov 24, 1978

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Victim Details

Nov 24, 2017

Dec 15, 2023

Morris

Morehead

120

73

69 inches

175 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Nov 24, 1978

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

No

143

San Jose Police Department

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95110

201 West Mission Street, California

4082778900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.sjpd.org/

82-238-0571

San Jose Police Department

White

Gray

Gray

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41010) and 4 other sources
Morris Morehead, a 73-year-old man, was last seen on November 24, 1978, in San Jose, California. Morehead is classified as an endangered missing person due to his status as a dependent adult. He was described as 5'9", weighing 175 pounds, with white hair and gray eyes at the time of his disappearance. Despite his vulnerable condition, few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his case. His whereabouts have remained unknown since that day.

Morehead's case has been under investigation by the San Jose Police Department, but no significant developments have been reported over the years. There are no available dental or DNA records on file, which complicates the search efforts. Although his case has remained cold for decades, authorities continue to seek any information that could help provide answers to his family.
Last Seen: Nov 24, 1978

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Morris Morehead - The Charley Project
  • Morris Morehead | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 3761DMCA - Morris Morehead - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP41010 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5890 • Found Oct 11, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 70%Blue vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2405 • Found Feb 8, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 78%138 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5936 • Found Mar 24, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray

    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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