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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP10183) and 2 other sources
Stephen Francis Cook, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on July 2, 1983, in Davenport, California. On that day, Stephen, along with two friends, John Lusher Jr. and Sanford Delano, set off on a fishing trip about three miles off the coast of Davenport. The group, all experienced fishermen, left early in the morning with no indication of any issues.

However, they failed to return as expected, and their boat was never located. Extensive searches were conducted in the surrounding waters, but no sign of Stephen, his friends, or the boat has ever been found. Given the circumstances, it is believed that they were lost at sea, though the exact cause of their disappearance remains unknown.

Stephen Cook's case has been categorized as a missing person at sea, and despite ongoing interest and sporadic investigations, no new information has emerged since their disappearance. The case remains unsolved and open, with authorities still appealing for any leads that might shed light on the tragic event.

Last Seen: Jul 2, 1983

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%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 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 59%219 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 84%139 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 79%205 lb vs 170 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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