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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36072) and 5 other sources
Issam Ibrahim Atieh, aged 22, was last seen on December 9, 1984, in San Francisco, California. Atieh, who was of Saudi Arabian descent, was last seen at a beach in the area. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing a light gray jacket, matching dress pants, a white dress shirt, and black shoes. He also had a mustache at the time. Investigators suspect that Atieh may have drowned, though his body has never been recovered, leaving the exact circumstances of his disappearance unclear.

Issam, also known by the nickname "Sam," remains listed as an endangered missing person. Authorities have not ruled out foul play, but no substantial evidence has surfaced to suggest what happened after he was last seen. His case has remained unsolved for decades, and no new information has come to light that would explain his disappearance. Despite investigations by the San Francisco Police Department, his case remains open.

Issam's case is still listed in missing person databases, and efforts continue to gather information that might lead to closure. However, the lack of physical evidence and the long passage of time have complicated these efforts.

Last Seen: Dec 9, 1984

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.

85%Strong
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 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
85%Strong
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12982 • Found Dec 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 22
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
John Doe — Palo Alto, California
UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 11%219 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 33–46 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%76 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 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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