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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17692) and 6 other sources
Lindsay Grant McDougall, a 32-year-old man, was last seen on September 9, 1984, in Santa Rosa, California. Standing at 6'1" and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, McDougall had black hair and brown eyes. He was known to wear a gold necklace with a medallion at the time of his disappearance. McDougall, who had recently graduated from Santa Rosa Junior College in 1983, vanished under mysterious circumstances, and no significant clues have surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

Despite ongoing investigations, few details are available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. He has not been heard from since that day, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities, including the Santa Rosa Police Department, continue to seek any information that could help solve this case.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the Santa Rosa Police Department.

Last Seen: Sep 9, 1984

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 32
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'1"
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150–160 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP17744 • Found Feb 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 150–160 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 94%180 lb vs 150–160 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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