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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27505) and 3 other sources
Lawrence Ballarin, a 59-year-old man, was last seen on March 28, 2010, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 6'0" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Few details have surfaced about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and there has been little progress in the investigation.

Ballarin's case remains open with the San Francisco Police Department, and authorities continue to seek any information that might help locate him. Despite the passage of time, no significant leads have been reported, and his disappearance remains a mystery. His case is listed on several missing persons databases, including NamUs and The Charley Project, which aim to keep public attention on his case in hopes of discovering new information.
Last Seen: Mar 28, 2010

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
81%Moderate
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 59
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 65%117 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%191 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%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 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 79%127 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
78%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%260 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%186 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%161–170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray 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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