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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP15177) and 8 other sources
Shawn Dickerson, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on December 2, 2011, in San Francisco, California. On that day, Shawn left his apartment in a hurry, telling his roommates that he was late for work. However, he never arrived at his job at Rolo, a men’s clothing store on Market Street. The day before, he had left work early without finishing his shift and had texted his boss later that night. His boss expressed concerns about his reliability, but Shawn did not mention this issue to his roommates.

Instead of going to work on the day he disappeared, Shawn spent the day walking around the city, taking photos, and posting 16 images to his Facebook account in the afternoon. This was unusual for him, and these posts were the last known signs of him. Shawn left behind his belongings, including a jacket he would have typically taken if he had planned to travel far, and has not been heard from since.

There is speculation that Shawn’s disappearance may be connected to mental health struggles or even suicide, but there is no definitive evidence of foul play. His disappearance has also been linked to a group of cases involving young men who went missing from the San Francisco area around the same time, known as the “California Five,” though no clear connections have been established. Despite extensive searches and ongoing investigations, Shawn’s case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Dec 2, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 79%175 lb vs 145 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP11072
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP11072 • Found Jun 22, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 23
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 87%169 lb vs 145 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Suisun City, California
UP115237 • Found Jun 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'0"
Weight 83%172 lb vs 145 lb

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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