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John Marschall Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Nov 2, 1985

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Victim Details

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Apr 15, 2024

John

Marschall

72

31

74 inches

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 2, 1985

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

138179

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

851190868

Nov 4, 1985

San Francisco Police Department

507

Brown

Blue

Blue

Sep 26, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117767) and 4 other sources
John Martin Marschall, 31, was last seen at his apartment in San Francisco, California, on November 2, 1985. At the time of his disappearance, Marschall was described as a white male, 6'2" tall, weighing 195 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. He also had a distinguishing feature—his tonsils had been removed. Marschall's case is classified as an endangered missing person, though few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been made public.

He has never been heard from again since that day, and his case remains unsolved. Despite the passage of time, there is still hope for answers, and his case is listed in multiple missing persons databases, including the California Department of Justice and NamUs. Authorities encourage anyone with information to contact the San Francisco Police Department.
Last Seen: Nov 2, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John Martin Marschall | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 974DMCA - John Martin Marschall - Doe Network
  • John Marschall | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP117767

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 33–39 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 84%160 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
    Weight 95%219 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    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 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 99%175 lb vs 195 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Forestville, California
    UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 28%117 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 61%140 lb vs 195 lb
    Hair 40%Gray 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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