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
