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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30551) and 6 other sources
Patrick Albert Wright, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on December 5, 1975, in San Francisco, California. He reportedly left his residence for a walk but never returned. Wright’s disappearance occurred just days before his 25th birthday, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, Wright stood between 5'9" and 6'0" tall and weighed approximately 175 pounds at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved, with few details available despite the passage of time.

Wright was reportedly dealing with mental health challenges, including schizophrenia, which contributed to his vulnerability. This, along with the circumstances of his sudden disappearance, has led authorities to consider him a highly endangered adult. Despite efforts from the San Francisco Police Department and ongoing interest from investigators, no significant leads have surfaced to explain what happened to Patrick.

His case remains an enduring mystery, as it continues to be a part of cold case investigations.

Last Seen: Dec 8, 1975

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 95%153 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
86%Strong
John Doe — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 70%219 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 86%145 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 77%137 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 77%137 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 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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