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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31581) and 5 other sources
James L. Lampman, aged 43, was last seen on April 20, 1978, in San Francisco, California. He was living in the city at the time and disappeared under unknown circumstances. Lampman stood 5'8" tall, weighed about 140 pounds, and had brown hair and blue eyes. Despite efforts by law enforcement, very few details about his case have emerged since his disappearance.

Lampman's case remains classified as a missing person, and authorities have been unable to determine what might have happened to him. His dental records are available for identification purposes, but other identifying features, such as specific clothing or items he had with him, remain unknown. Over the years, the San Francisco Police Department has continued to investigate the case, but no significant breakthroughs have been reported.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department. His case is still listed in the NamUs database and other missing person registries, highlighting the ongoing effort to resolve this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: Apr 20, 1978

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5859 • Found May 22, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 86%116 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 91%160 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
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 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146034
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146034 • Found Jan 22, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 68–82 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%83–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP109342 • Found Aug 8, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%112 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Rafael, California
UP17745 • Found Jan 27, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5898 • Found Dec 18, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%165 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%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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