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Paul Noel Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Mar 16, 1987

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Victim Details

Jul 28, 2010

Apr 5, 2022

Paul

Noel

74

35

72 inches

74 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 16, 1987

San Diego

California

San Diego County

No

8830

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

87-035794

San Diego Police Department

Red/Auburn

Green

Green

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7765) and 6 other sources
Paul Noel, a 35-year-old man from San Diego, California, was last seen on March 16, 1987. On that day, he went to a bank on Balboa Avenue to deposit a $700 check given to him by his mother. However, the money was never deposited, raising concerns about his disappearance. After visiting the bank, he was reportedly dropped off near Mission Bay. This was the last confirmed sighting of him, and he has not been heard from since.

Authorities continue to classify Noel's case as a missing person, and investigations have not uncovered any further details. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved, and efforts are still being made to gather more information. Anyone with knowledge about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the San Diego Police Department.
Last Seen: Mar 16, 1987

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7765 | NamUs
  • Located & Identified Persons - Doe Network
  • Registered sex offenders in San Diego, California - City-Data.com
  • Cold Cases - City of San Antonio
  • Active Missing Persons - Missouri State Highway Patrol
  • Missing Children alerts for California - MostFreebies.com

    • 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 — Imperial Beach, California
    UP142349 • Found May 21, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 59%205 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP13615
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP13615 • Found Jul 4, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Walnut, California
    UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%99 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 100%Red vs Red
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    79%Possible
    John Doe — La Jolla, California - unidentified case UP56809
    John Doe — La Jolla, California
    UP56809 • Found Feb 15, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'5" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 100%152 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Vista, California
    UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP143346 • Found Feb 7, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–35 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'7"–5'8" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California - unidentified case UP148707
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP148707 • Found Oct 29, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    Weight 99%176 lb vs 150–160 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Jacumba, California
    UP56631 • Found Jun 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'2" vs 6'0"–6'2"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56918 • Found Oct 2, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'10" vs 6'0"–6'2"

    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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