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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22034) and 7 other sources
Foster Cooksey, aged 51, was last seen on March 19, 1994, at Lake Sonoma in Sonoma County, California. That morning, Cooksey had launched his fishing boat around 6:30 a.m. Witnesses reported seeing him in his boat, which was later observed circling the lake with no sign of Cooksey by 7:00 a.m. A search was conducted, but neither Cooksey nor his body was found, leaving his fate a mystery.

Standing at 6'2" and weighing 189 pounds, Cooksey was described as having black hair and brown eyes. Despite extensive search efforts, no further clues have surfaced regarding his disappearance. The circumstances of the case remain unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information that might help bring closure to the mystery surrounding what happened to him at Lake Sonoma.
Last Seen: Mar 19, 1994

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5953 • Found Dec 7, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 81%77 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 72%234 lb vs 189 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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.