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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1407) and 3 other sources
Germano DiLorenzo, a 46-year-old man, disappeared on February 10, 1996, while boating with four friends off the coast of Santa Cruz County, California. The group was near Greyhound Rock, four miles south of Año Nuevo Island, when a series of large waves flipped their 20-foot Sunbird boat, tossing all passengers into the Pacific Ocean. DiLorenzo, who could not swim and was not wearing a life jacket, was seen slipping beneath the water during the rescue efforts. Despite the assistance of surfers and the eventual rescue of the other passengers, DiLorenzo was never found and is presumed to have drowned.

In the aftermath of the incident, his wife filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the boat's captain, alleging negligence for not ensuring DiLorenzo was wearing a life jacket. The case remains unsolved, with no trace of his body ever being recovered. DiLorenzo is described as a white male, 5'7" tall, weighing 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He had a distinctive feature, having lost the first joint of his right pinky finger.

Last Seen: Feb 10, 1996

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 — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Modesto, California
UP13299 • Found Mar 9, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 165 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Saratoga, California
UP127298 • Found Apr 1, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 95%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'7"
79%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%186 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%61 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 88%191 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown 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 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"
77%Possible
John Doe — Hayward, California
UP17615 • Found Feb 10, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 98%147 lb vs 165 lb
77%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 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 74%127 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
John Doe — Millbrae, California
UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 64%120 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
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.

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