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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17888) and 5 other sources
Charles Morgan Wright III, age 26, disappeared on January 11, 1982, from South San Francisco, California. That day, his yellow 1960s Volkswagen Beetle was found abandoned near the intersection of Chestnut and El Camino Real in South San Francisco. There were no signs of a struggle or any clues left at the scene, and Charles has not been seen or heard from since.

Described as 5'7" and weighing 135 pounds, Charles was a biracial (Caucasian and Hispanic) man with black hair and brown eyes. He had several distinguishing features, including a homemade tattoo of the letter "C" between his thumb and forefinger, crooked teeth, a scar on his leg, and a mole on his face. At the time of his disappearance, he may have been wearing a plaid shirt, jeans, and a green pilot’s jacket.

Despite extensive investigations and the discovery of his abandoned vehicle, no substantial leads have emerged over the decades, leaving his case unsolved. His family listed him as predeceased when his father passed away in 2007, but the mystery of his disappearance remains open.

Last Seen: Jan 11, 1982

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 — Burlingame, California
UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP11460 • Found Jun 15, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5943 • Found Mar 2, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5904 • Found Sep 17, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%210 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
John Doe — Palo Alto, California
UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%157–172 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP51830 • Found Mar 6, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12982 • Found Dec 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 81%81 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 86%164 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP11461 • Found Oct 27, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 96%157 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown 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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