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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36473) and 5 other sources
Leonard Lee Burhans, age 31, was last seen on November 4, 1984, in San Jose, California. He had been in the Sierra Nevada mountain area prior to his disappearance. Leonard, who suffered from cancer and required medication, was described as being 6'0" tall, weighing about 170 pounds, with brown hair (thinning on top) and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, it is noted that he might have had a mustache, beard, or goatee. Additionally, Leonard had a medical condition that caused him to lose consciousness at times, which heightened concerns about his safety.

Despite investigations, few details have emerged about his case over the decades. Leonard's disappearance remains a mystery, and his case has been classified as endangered missing. Both law enforcement and missing persons organizations continue to keep his case active, hoping that new information or leads might eventually surface to provide closure. The San Jose Police Department is still the primary investigating agency.
Last Seen: Nov 4, 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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 31
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 79%205 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 59%219 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 53%117 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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