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Joseph Richard Burns, aged 38 at the time, was last seen on August 2, 1982, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, Burns was 5'8", weighed 155 pounds, and had brown hair and gray eyes. He was known to have several distinctive scars on both his upper arms, shoulders, and thighs. On the day he vanished, Burns was reportedly wearing a flannel shirt and blue jeans, and he also wore prescription eyeglasses.

Burns has not been seen or heard from since, and h ...
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Last Seen: Aug 02, 1982

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  • Joseph Richard Burns | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Joseph Richard Burns - The Charley Project
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