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Peter Shaw Missing Person Case

Last seen in Berkeley, California on Oct 4, 1973

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Victim Details

Feb 22, 2015

Jan 10, 2024

Peter

Shaw

74

21

76 inches

180 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 4, 1973

Berkeley

California

Alameda County

16324

Berkeley Police Department

Berkeley

California

Alameda County

94704

Kyle White

Homicide Detective

2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, California

5109815900

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/DepartmentHome.aspx?id=10182

63542-73

Oct 8, 1973

Berkeley Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27800) and 6 other sources
Peter Michael Shaw, a 21-year-old junior at the University of California, Berkeley, went missing on October 4, 1973. He was last seen leaving his apartment in Berkeley, driving his light blue 1953 Pontiac Chieftain with California license plate number 150ECO. Shaw’s roommates reported him missing two days later when he did not return. No trace of him or his vehicle has been found since.

Shaw, originally from Canada, had spent the previous year touring Europe and seemed to have a bright future. He left behind personal belongings, including his checkbook, passport, and extra clothes, suggesting he did not intend to be away for long. His sudden disappearance remains a mystery, with no indication of foul play, and there have been no confirmed sightings of him since that day.

The Berkeley Police Department continues to investigate his case, which remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Oct 4, 1973

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Peter Michael Shaw - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP27800
  • Peter Michael Shaw | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Peter Shaw | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Peter Shaw | Whereabouts Still Unknown - WordPress.com
  • 20 ore 2 ottob 1973 anni - Peter Michael Shaw DISAPPEARANCE (Il ...

    • 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 — Hillsborough, California
    UP9940 • Found Jan 30, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'4" vs 6'4"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'11" vs 6'4"
    Weight 98%160 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP13884 • Found Jan 15, 1976
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'10" vs 6'4"
    Weight 91%153 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5843 • Found Aug 3, 1975
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 20%5'10" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'4"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 4%5'9" vs 6'4"
    Weight 89%219 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'11" vs 6'4"
    Weight 74%137 lb vs 180–190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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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