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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP11432) and 3 other sources
Roger Glen Carlson, a 32-year-old man from Sausalito, California, was last seen on January 1, 1972. On that day, his car was found parked at the north lot of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, leading to initial suspicions of suicide. A note was reportedly found in his vehicle, suggesting he intended to jump from the bridge, although no witnesses saw him, and his body was never recovered.

Carlson was not reported missing until 2008, decades after his disappearance, which has contributed to the mystery surrounding his case. Investigators initially considered the possibility that he might have perished in the waters below the Golden Gate Bridge, as many individuals have tragically done. However, the lack of definitive evidence, such as a recovered body, leaves his case officially unsolved. Over the years, there have been occasional discussions regarding unidentified remains found in the Bay Area around the time of his disappearance, though none have been conclusively linked to Carlson.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unresolved, and Carlson's case is still open in missing persons databases, where any potential new information could help solve this decades-old mystery.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1972

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 — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17772 • Found Jan 4, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5843 • Found Aug 3, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5842 • Found Mar 17, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 50%Red 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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black 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 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 180 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 41 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 180 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 92%205 lb vs 180 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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