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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20498) and 4 other sources
Jeffrey Lee Comphel, 25, was last seen on October 15, 1983, in Fremont, California. He had rented a room, and after three weeks, he informed his landlord that he was leaving and gave away his belongings. His last known sighting was at a bus stop, as he did not own a car and primarily relied on public transportation. After that day, he vanished, and no further contact was made with his family, which was highly uncharacteristic of him.

Comphel, described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and blue eyes, stood 5'11" and weighed about 150 pounds. His family reported that it was unusual for him not to keep in touch. Despite efforts by authorities, his case remains unsolved, with little information available about his whereabouts or what might have happened to him. The Fremont Police Department continues to investigate, hoping for new leads in this decades-old case.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact local authorities.

Last Seen: Oct 15, 1983

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
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 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 35–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 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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