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John Lusher Missing Person Case

Last seen in Davenport, California on Jul 2, 1983

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Victim Details

Apr 11, 2011

Feb 23, 2024

John

Lusher

84

41

70 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 2, 1983

Davenport

California

Santa Cruz County

9935

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

09-05182

Jul 2, 1983

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10184) and 3 other sources
John Lusher, a 41-year-old man, went missing on July 2, 1983, in Davenport, California. On the day of his disappearance, Lusher and two companions, Stephen Cook and Sanford Delano, were reportedly lost at sea approximately three miles off the coast of Davenport. The trio had ventured out together, but they never returned. Despite efforts to locate them, no signs of the men or their boat were ever recovered, leading to an unsolved missing person case.

Lusher was described as a 5'10" Caucasian male, weighing 190 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding the incident remain unclear, and the case continues to be a source of speculation and mystery. It is suspected that the men encountered trouble while out at sea, but their fate remains unknown, leaving the case cold.
Last Seen: Jul 2, 1983

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP10184
  • Murder of James Bulger - Wikipedia
  • Case File Index

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated - Brisbane, California
    UP9683 • Found Mar 6, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 41
    Race 100%White
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 65%139 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 89%219 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Saratoga, California
    UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127124 • Found Sep 24, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 31%116 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%54 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%190 lb vs 190 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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