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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5864) and 6 other sources
Joseph Hany Booth-Metwally, a 17-year-old high school student, was last seen on the morning of December 14, 2006, in the Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco, California. At around 7:30 a.m., Joseph left his home, reportedly wearing a black shirt, dark blue ECKO jeans, black sneakers, and a black beanie. He has a distinctive appendectomy scar on his abdomen and is biracial, of Black and Egyptian descent. His family and friends referred to him by the nickname "Joe."

Joseph was a senior at Galileo High School and a champion wrestler. Authorities believe he left voluntarily and may still be in the local area, but there has been little information on his whereabouts since his disappearance. His case is classified as that of an endangered runaway, and despite efforts from his family and law enforcement, no significant leads have emerged over the years.

The San Francisco Police Department continues to handle the investigation, urging anyone with information to come forward. Joseph's family continues to hope for answers, as his disappearance has left them without closure for nearly two decades.

Last Seen: Dec 14, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 17
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP11072
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP11072 • Found Jun 22, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 17 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Gatos, California
UP128396 • Found Feb 5, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 17
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'7"

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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