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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20909) and 5 other sources
John Scott Holt, a 28-year-old man from San Francisco, California, was last seen on February 10, 1983. He was at his home in the city when he vanished, leaving few clues behind. Holt was described as 5'10" tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair, green eyes, and a distinguishing scar on his forehead that extended from his eyebrow to his hairline. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing maroon sweatpants and a gold religious medal on a gold chain.

Despite investigations, very few details have surfaced about Holt's disappearance. His case remains unsolved, with no clear evidence of foul play or any indication of where he may have gone. Authorities have collected dental records, fingerprints, and DNA in case of future identification, but there has been no significant progress over the years.

Holt's case, like many others from that era, remains a haunting mystery. His family and investigators continue to hope for new information that could lead to his whereabouts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.

Last Seen: Feb 10, 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 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 86%137 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
84%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 33–39 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 48%219 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 86%137 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

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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