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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11982) and 8 other sources
Maurice James II, a 29-year-old man from San Francisco, went missing on July 31, 2011, under mysterious circumstances. He was last seen by his roommate before going to bed. When his roommate woke up the next day, Maurice was gone, leaving behind most of his personal belongings, including his wallet and phone, though his iPod and transit card were missing.

In the days following his disappearance, some of his belongings, including his iPod and clothes, were found neatly folded on Mile Rock Beach in San Francisco. Witnesses reported seeing a man fitting Maurice's description, naked, near the same beach, but despite extensive searches, no further trace of him was found.

Maurice had served seven years in the military and had since been pursuing a career in the culinary arts. His blog entries just before he went missing revealed financial struggles and cryptic messages, including one stating he wouldn't make it to age 30. Due to these clues and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, authorities suspect he may have taken his own life, although his body was never recovered.

His case remains unsolved, and the San Francisco Police Department continues to ask for public assistance in the investigation.

Last Seen: Jul 31, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 29 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%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 29
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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