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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10390) and 8 other sources
Thomas Michael Thurston, a 19-year-old man, was last seen on November 7, 2005, in Ukiah, California. He had gone on a camping trip to the Cow Mountain area with a friend. On the night of his disappearance, around 2:00 AM, Thomas asked to borrow a flashlight to go to the bathroom outside their tent. After he left, he did not return, and despite the friend’s efforts to search for him, Thomas was never found.

The following day, the friend reported Thomas missing, prompting a search by the Mendocino County Sheriff's Department. Search efforts included deputies and volunteers scouring the area, but they were unable to locate him. Thomas was described as being approximately 6 feet tall and weighing between 160 to 170 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes.

As time has passed, Thomas Thurston's case has remained open, categorized as an endangered missing person. Unfortunately, there have been few leads regarding his whereabouts since that night. The Mendocino County Sheriff's Department continues to investigate the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Nov 7, 2005

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%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 19 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%109 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160–170 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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