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Arturo Godines Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Aug 16, 1982

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Victim Details

Oct 20, 2013

Jun 14, 2023

Arturo

Godines

67

23

72 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 16, 1982

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

14405

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

82-1921148

San Francisco Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22351) and 7 other sources
Arturo Godines, a 23-year-old man, went missing on August 16, 1982, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, Arturo was wearing a white t-shirt, a red suit jacket, and brown pants. Standing at 6 feet tall and weighing around 160-170 pounds, he was last seen in the city, but no further details about his activities or circumstances on that day have been released.

His case is classified as endangered missing, but the information available remains minimal. Despite dental records being on file, no significant leads or breakthroughs have emerged in his case over the years, leaving his family and law enforcement without answers.

The San Francisco Police Department continues to handle the investigation, and Arturo's case remains unsolved. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Aug 16, 1982

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Arturo Godines - The Charley Project
  • Arturo Godines | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP22351 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 508DMCA - Arturo Godines - Doe Network
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Arturo Godines : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • Arturo Godinez (96) phone, social media, email - Socialcatfish.com

    • 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.

    84%Moderate
    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 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 92%137 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 92%137 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 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 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 57%219 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 78%205 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    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 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Emeryville, California
    UP53291 • Found Nov 18, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 90%195 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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