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Michael Masaoay Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jan 25, 1989

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Victim Details

Apr 18, 2010

Nov 1, 2022

Michael

Masaoay

53

16

61 inches

160 lbs

Asian

Male

Jan 25, 1989

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

30438

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

890116372

San Francisco Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 18, 2026


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Michael Masaoay

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP6877) and 8 other sources
Michael Masaoay, a 16-year-old student from San Francisco, was last seen on January 25, 1989. He left his home around 7:30 AM, heading to Sacred Heart High School, unaware that it was closed that day. Despite being sighted later that morning at Ninth and Harrison Streets and again in the afternoon at Seventh and Market Streets, he never returned home. He was last seen carrying a dark blue duffel bag containing schoolbooks and his clarinet.

A month after his disappearance, his duffel bag was found under a rock at Baker Beach, a favorite family spot. The bag contained part of his clarinet but provided no further clues. Despite numerous searches and leads, there has been no sign of Michael since. His case is classified as an endangered missing person, with authorities suspecting foul play but lacking substantial evidence. His disappearance remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Jan 25, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Michael Masaoay - California Department of Justice
  • Michael Omas Masaoay - The Charley Project
  • Michael Masaoay | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 129DMCA - Michael Omas Masaoay - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP6877 | NamUs
  • Case File of Michael Masaoay - For the Lost
  • Missing: Michael Omas Masaoay - 411 Gina
  • Michael Masaoay - YouTube

    • 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.

    80%Moderate
    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 16 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP55089 • Found Oct 6, 1989
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–20 vs 16
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 89%135 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Bruno, California
    UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 35–45 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'7" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%171 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 4%5'8" vs 5'1"
    Weight 83%130 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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