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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13637) and 5 other sources
Donald Stanton Beckstead, a 40-year-old man, was last seen sometime in 1991 or early 1992 in San Jose, California. At the time, he was living in a homeless encampment near the Guadalupe River, close to Curtner and Almaden. Beckstead, who had been struggling with homelessness following a separation from his wife, had developed issues with substance abuse.

Donald had several distinct features, including tattoos: a peacock on his left arm, and a rose with the words "My wife, Sue" on his right wrist. He also bore a horseshoe-shaped scar across his neck and surgical scars on his abdomen. He was known by the nicknames "Don" and "Donny."

Despite the passage of time, no clues have emerged to explain Beckstead's disappearance. His case remains unsolved, with no further leads as of yet. Investigators continue to seek information that might provide answers.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1992

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
83%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 92%38 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 78%191 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
Physical features: Scar: surgical, abdomen
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 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 96%117 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 43–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 93%115 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 73%Est. 48–62 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 94%116 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP126743 • Found Apr 24, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
79%Possible
John Doe — Modesto, California
UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 93%180 lb vs 135–160 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%31 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 135–160 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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