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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119211) and 2 other sources
Gene Paul Hatfield III, a 16-year-old from Belmont, California, was last seen on May 2, 1977. He left his home that day to collect money from his paper route but never returned. His vehicle was later discovered abandoned at Vista Point near the Golden Gate Bridge. The location of his car led to speculation that he may have intended to take his own life, although no definitive evidence has emerged to confirm this.

Gene was described as 5'11", weighing 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He suffered from mild to severe facial acne, which some speculate may have contributed to emotional distress. His case remains unsolved, and no body was ever recovered. Despite ongoing investigations, the mystery of what happened to Gene Hatfield III has yet to be solved. His family and authorities continue to hope for answers.
Last Seen: May 2, 1977

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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.

86%Strong
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 97%155 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
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 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 77%137 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 77%137 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 66%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 70%219 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4946 • Found Sep 8, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–22 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 91%150 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 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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