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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34734) and 1 other source
Bryan McCarthy, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on June 15, 2016, near Sausalito, California. At the time of his disappearance, Bryan was staying at the Marin Headlands Hostel. Reports suggest that he may have been planning to visit the nearby Muir Woods National Monument, but no further sightings of him have been confirmed since that day.

Bryan's physical description at the time included a height of 6 feet 1 inch and a weight of around 120 pounds, with brown hair. His case has left authorities and his loved ones puzzled, as no significant leads have emerged in the years following his disappearance. His case remains unsolved and is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs).

The circumstances surrounding Bryan’s disappearance are sparse, with little information about his activities leading up to his last known sighting. Despite efforts by local authorities and missing persons organizations to gather more information, his case has remained cold. Efforts to bring attention to his case are ongoing, with organizations encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Jun 15, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 0%260 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
76%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 88%161–170 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 71%172 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 62%Est. 55–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%44 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"–6'3"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 120–140 lb
Hair 40%Gray 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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