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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22268) and 4 other sources
Jamal Essayah, a 23-year-old from Fairfax, California, was last seen on July 22, 2012. On that day, he sent a text to a friend indicating that he was at the Golden Gate Bridge. This was the last communication anyone received from him. Witnesses later reported seeing someone matching his description jump from the bridge. Essayah had a history of suicide attempts, including an earlier incident in which he survived after jumping in front of a vehicle.

Essayah, who was a graduate of Anderson Valley High School, is presumed to have died as a result of this incident, though his body was never recovered. He was described as a Caucasian male with black hair, brown eyes, standing 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He also had a scar on his right leg.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Marin County Sheriff's Department, have been involved in the case, and despite the passage of time, no further updates have been reported. His disappearance remains listed in national missing persons databases.

Last Seen: Jul 22, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

84%Moderate
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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP11072
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP11072 • Found Jun 22, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 23
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Suisun City, California
UP115237 • Found Jun 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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