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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11806) and 2 other sources
Dominic Alderson, a 27-year-old man from San Rafael, California, was last seen on March 16, 1985. A witness reportedly observed someone matching Alderson's description jump from the Golden Gate Bridge. Two days later, on March 18, 1985, authorities found his vehicle and personal belongings abandoned at the Vista Point near the bridge. Despite this discovery, Dominic's body was never recovered, and no additional evidence has emerged to conclusively explain his disappearance.

The case remains open, and it is suspected that Alderson may have died by suicide, given the circumstances. His disappearance is documented in several missing persons databases, but no further leads have surfaced in the years since his last sighting.

Last Seen: Mar 16, 1985

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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 — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 27
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 days after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 76%117 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 78%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 80%180 lb vs 150 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 37%205 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'1"
78%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 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 30 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 87%175 lb vs 150 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 27 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 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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