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Jitsuro Hiramoto Missing Person Case

Last seen in Berkeley, California on Jan 3, 1984

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Victim Details

Jan 6, 2010

Oct 15, 2023

Jitsuro

Hiramoto

59

17

63 inches

105 lbs

Asian

Male

Jan 3, 1984

Berkeley

California

Alameda County

No

30383

Berkeley Police Department

Berkeley

California

Alameda County

94704

Kyle White

Homicide Detective

2100 Martin Luther King, Jr. Way, California

5109815900

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofberkeley.info/DepartmentHome.aspx?id=10182

84-493

Berkeley Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4542) and 7 other sources
Jitsuro D. Hiramoto, a 17-year-old male, was last seen on January 3, 1984, in Berkeley, California. At the time of his disappearance, Hiramoto was described as 5'3" tall, weighing 105 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a t-shirt and blue jeans. His appearance had slightly changed prior to his disappearance, as he had cut his hair shorter and shaved off a mustache he previously had.

The circumstances surrounding Hiramoto's disappearance remain unclear, and very few details have emerged over the years. Despite being missing for decades, his case remains open, and no significant leads have surfaced to explain what might have happened to him after he was last seen in Berkeley.

Hiramoto's case is classified as endangered missing, and authorities, including the Berkeley Police Department, continue to list him in missing person databases, urging anyone with information to come forward. His case remains a mystery, with no evidence indicating foul play or voluntary disappearance conclusively. His family, friends, and investigators continue to seek answers as the years have passed.
Last Seen: Jan 3, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Jitsuro D Hiramoto | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Jitsuro D. Hiramoto - The Charley Project
  • Jitsuro Hiramoto | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 602DMCA - Jitsuro D Hiramoto - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4542 | NamUs
  • Select It Sunday: Jitsuro Hiramoto - The Charley Project Blog
  • Jitsuro Hiramoto – The Charley Project Blog

    • 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.

    78%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
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 0%160 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 60–70 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 60%135 lb vs 105 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 17 when missing
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 60%135 lb vs 105 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 5'3"
    Weight 72%130 lb vs 105 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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