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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37656) and 6 other sources
Russell Randall Thompson, a 25-year-old man, went missing on March 21, 1977, from San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a 6-foot-tall Caucasian male, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Thompson has not been seen or heard from since that day, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear.

Authorities have not been able to uncover any significant leads in his case, and few details are available. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, and investigators continue to search for answers. Russell's disappearance has been classified as a missing person case, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.

Thompson's case has garnered attention on various missing persons platforms, but no substantial developments have emerged since his disappearance over four decades ago.

Last Seen: Mar 21, 1977

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 — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
82%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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 91%137 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%153 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5866 • Found May 30, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
80%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 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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