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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP33644) and 4 other sources
George Rodrigues Pereira Jr., a 33-year-old man, was last seen on January 7, 2002, in Redwood City, California. He had just been released from the San Mateo County Jail when he vanished and has not been heard from since. Pereira, who was 5'8" and weighed 175 pounds, had brown hair and hazel eyes, with a distinguishing scar on his left knee. Despite multiple efforts to locate him, little information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts or what might have happened after his release.

Pereira's family and authorities remain in search of answers, with his case classified as endangered missing due to the unusual circumstances of his disappearance. Investigators have not identified any leads or evidence explaining why Pereira did not return to his usual life after leaving jail. The case remains open, and both local law enforcement and various missing person organizations continue to seek tips from the public that could help resolve his case. His disappearance is one of many cold cases in the San Mateo County area that authorities are still investigating.

Last Seen: Jan 7, 2002

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 50–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'8"
78%Possible
John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
John Doe — Richmond, California
UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 82%142 lb vs 175 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5965 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 74%135 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 48–62 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP17598 • Found Sep 2, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
John Doe — California
UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%84 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 48–62 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 63%127 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 63%Est. 60–70 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%191 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Leandro, California - unidentified case UP54628
John Doe — San Leandro, California
UP54628 • Found Oct 15, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" 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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