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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9543) and 5 other sources
John Gilbert Farfan, age 50, went missing on February 22, 2011, after walking away from a care facility in Santa Rosa, California. Farfan, who was under the care of the facility, had not been seen or heard from after leaving. His disappearance led to a prolonged search, but no immediate answers were found regarding his whereabouts.

In December 2013, partial human remains were discovered in a creek bed within Shiloh Ranch Regional Park, located in Sonoma County. These remains were later identified as belonging to Farfan in May 2015. However, the cause and circumstances of his death remain under investigation, and no conclusive details have been publicly released.

Farfan's case is still considered unresolved, as the investigation continues into how and why he ended up in the park, leading to his death.

Last Seen: Feb 22, 2011

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 50 when missing
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 50 when missing
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 79%191 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50 when missing
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 50 when missing
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 93%180 lb vs 140–160 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 50 when missing
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 85%186 lb vs 140–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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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