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Scott Jacobs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Greenbrae, California on Aug 25, 1985

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Victim Details

Mar 4, 2011

Nov 11, 2022

Scott

Jacobs

63

22

73 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 25, 1985

Greenbrae

California

Marin County

94904

9757

Marin County Sheriff's Office

San Rafael

California

Marin County

94903

1600 Los Gamos Drive #200, California

4154737250

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.marinsheriff.org/

C85-5164

Aug 23, 1985

Marin County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9617) and 4 other sources
Scott Lyons Jacobs, a 22-year-old male, was last seen on August 23, 1985, in San Rafael, California. He had been at the Marin County Crisis Center seeking help for depression and suicidal thoughts. After receiving care, Jacobs walked away from the center and was never seen again. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a tan, blue, and yellow striped shirt, tan pants, a black nylon jacket, sneakers, and a black Casio digital watch.

Jacobs, who stood 6'1" and weighed approximately 210 pounds, was suffering from chronic depression at the time. Despite searches and investigations by the Marin County Sheriff's Office, no significant leads have emerged over the years. His case remains open, and his family and investigators continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts. His case is listed in NamUs and other missing persons databases, though few details have surfaced since he went missing.
Last Seen: Aug 25, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP9617 - Office of Justice Programs
  • 590DMCA - Scott Lyons Jacobs - Doe Network
  • Scott Lyons Jacobs - The Charley Project
  • Scott Lyons Jacobs | State of California - Department of Justice

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 25–40 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%219 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 22
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 67%155 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
    John Doe — California
    UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 82%170 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%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 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 87%175 lb vs 210 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 91%180 lb vs 210 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 94%Est. 30–45 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 77%165 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 66%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
    Weight 72%160 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%27 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'1"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%200 lb vs 210 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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