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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1395) and 4 other sources
Troy Michael Anderson, a 36-year-old man, was last seen on April 7, 1997, in Santa Cruz, California. He was reported missing after failing to return from an outing. At the time of his disappearance, Troy was described as a Caucasian male, approximately 5'7" tall and weighing 130 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes, and a distinctive brown beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing blue Levi's jeans and a plaid shirt.

Despite efforts from authorities, including the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department, no significant leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unsolved, and investigators continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward. His profile is listed in national missing person databases such as NamUs and the California Department of Justice’s missing persons registry.

Troy’s case has been open for decades, and his family and authorities are still hoping for any breakthroughs that might bring closure to his disappearance.

Last Seen: Apr 7, 1997

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 — Tiburon, California
UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 86%Est. 38–52 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%139 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
John Doe — Millbrae, California
UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 60–80 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Salinas, California - unidentified case UP99259
John Doe — Salinas, California
UP99259 • Found Mar 27, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%114 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 52%5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 18–32 vs 36
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%125 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
John Doe — Richmond, California
UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 36 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%67 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 130 lb

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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