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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31293) and 8 other sources
James Lee Peters, age 25, was last seen on April 17, 1988, leaving his place of employment in Daly City, California. At the time of his disappearance, Peters had strong connections to the Baja California region, where his father and other relatives resided, though none of them had seen or heard from him after he vanished. Despite owning a motorcycle, he left it behind and typically used local bus services for commuting. On the day he disappeared, Peters was wearing a tan suit and tie.

Few details are available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Investigations by the San Francisco Police Department have not yielded significant leads, and no major developments have emerged over the years. Despite the passage of time, Peters’ family and law enforcement continue to hope for answers.

His physical description includes a height of 6'1" to 6'3", a weight between 165 and 185 pounds, blond hair, and hazel eyes. Known to his friends and family as "Jim," he had no known distinguishing marks or features at the time of his disappearance. Investigators have made his dental records, fingerprints, and DNA available to aid in the search. The case continues to be listed in missing persons databases, such as NamUs and the Doe Network, as authorities and loved ones seek closure.

Last Seen: Apr 17, 1988

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.

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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165–175 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165–175 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 98%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 58%115 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 91%200 lb vs 165–175 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 69%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 85%205 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP11462 • Found Jan 26, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
78%Possible
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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"–6'2"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165–175 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'0"–6'2"

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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