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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28594) and 9 other sources
Hugh Martin Nolan, a 22-year-old Irish national from Blacklion, County Cavan, went missing on April 20, 1994, in San Francisco, California. He had moved to the U.S. in 1993, initially staying in New York with his sister for eight months before relocating to San Francisco. At the time of his disappearance, Nolan was living with roommates in the Sunset District.

On the day he vanished, Nolan was last seen leaving his residence and cashing a $500 check at a Market Street bank in San Francisco. He never returned home and left behind his resident alien card, while his Irish passport was never recovered. Friends and acquaintances described Nolan as feeling despondent at the time due to difficulties finding employment. He was last seen wearing a blue denim jacket and black pants, and his case has remained unsolved for decades.

Despite thorough investigations by the San Francisco Police Department, there have been no significant developments in Nolan's case. Authorities continue to seek any information that could provide answers to his disappearance. His family, primarily based in Ireland, remains hopeful for closure.

Last Seen: Apr 20, 1994

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 — 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%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Glamis, California - unidentified case UP15319
John Doe — Glamis, California
UP15319 • Found Oct 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP68547 • Found Oct 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%171 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Guerneville, California
UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 80%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%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 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%78 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 28–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'10"–6'0"

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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