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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP35068) and 8 other sources
Nigel Jay, a 34-year-old man, was last seen on April 7, 2013, in Oakland, California. On that evening, he was supposed to return his rental car and deliver medication to his father, but he never completed either task. His last known whereabouts were in the 1900 block of Broadway, where he went to drop off keys for a friend. His disappearance raised alarm when he did not return home or make further contact with anyone.

Three days after he was reported missing, his rental car was found abandoned near 98th Avenue in Oakland. The vehicle was unlocked and in good condition, with no signs of a struggle. Jay's phone and bank accounts have not been used since the day he vanished, and investigators consider his disappearance suspicious. At the time of his disappearance, Jay was working as a chef in Alameda and also as a cook at a homeless shelter in Oakland.

Despite ongoing efforts from law enforcement and his family, Jay's case remains unsolved, and no suspects or persons of interest have been publicly named.

Last Seen: Apr 7, 2013

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Sausalito, California
UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%150–175 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 77%Est. 18–32 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 34 when missing
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%188 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17640 • Found Apr 28, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"

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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