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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25220) and 5 other sources
John Joseph Deri, a 63-year-old psychiatrist, was last seen on June 3, 2014, in Inverness, California. That morning, when his wife left their home, he was still in bed. The couple had plans to meet at his office in Mill Valley later in the afternoon, but Deri never showed up. After he failed to make contact, his wife returned home to find his cell phone and dog but no sign of him.

The next day, Deri's car, a black 2013 BMW, was found abandoned in a parking lot at North Beach, Point Reyes National Seashore. This area is known to be dangerous due to its rugged terrain and hazardous conditions. Despite an extensive search, no further trace of Deri has ever been found, and there has been no activity on his financial records since his disappearance. Authorities remain unsure about what happened but consider him an endangered missing person.

Deri was a highly accomplished psychiatrist, having graduated from Columbia University Medical School and been in practice since 1987. His love for hiking, biking, and involvement in spiritual practices like Taoism and Tibetan Buddhism are noted as integral aspects of his life. His case remains open and unsolved.

Last Seen: Jun 3, 2014

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 48–62 vs 63
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 74%127 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 88%191 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 50–60 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%70 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 94%Est. 48–62 vs 63 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%260 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown 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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