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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19109) and 3 other sources
Sandy Seligman, a 26-year-old man from Vancouver, British Columbia, was last seen on August 17, 1980, in Miami, Florida. Seligman had traveled to Florida as part of a vacation that also took him to the Virgin Islands and the Bahamas. While in Miami, he stayed at the Singapore Motel in Bal Harbour and had planned to return home by flying from Miami to Seattle before taking a bus to Vancouver. On August 15, he called his mother to inform her that he would be coming home in two days and mentioned he had purchased an expensive Colombian emerald as a gift for her.

On the day of his disappearance, August 17, Seligman checked out of his hotel and returned his rental car to Hertz. He was scheduled to board an Eastern Airlines flight later that day but never made it to the airport. There have been no confirmed sightings of him since, and he has not been in contact with family or friends. Despite investigations, few leads have surfaced, leaving the circumstances surrounding his disappearance a mystery.

Several theories have emerged over the years, but none have been substantiated. It remains unclear whether Seligman met with foul play or experienced an accident during the short window of time between checking out of his hotel and his scheduled flight. His case is listed as a missing persons case, and law enforcement, along with online communities, continue to seek information that might help resolve it. Despite various efforts to match him to unidentified remains found in the area, Seligman’s fate is still unknown.

Last Seen: Aug 17, 1980

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 — Miami, Florida
UP10130 • Found May 2, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
83%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP17731
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP17731 • Found Oct 23, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5756
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5756 • Found Feb 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–41 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%177 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1189
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1189 • Found Mar 30, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 73%126 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1217 • Found May 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
81%Moderate
John Doe — Miami-Dade, Florida
UP6077 • Found Aug 14, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Florida - unidentified case UP810
John Doe — Florida
UP810 • Found Jul 14, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
81%Moderate
John Doe — Florida
UP1275 • Found Jul 7, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP16420 • Found Nov 20, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%145 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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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