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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1428) and 4 other sources
Barry Butler O'Brien, 33, was last seen on February 1, 1992, in Ben Lomond, California. He was a self-employed woodcutter who lived a transient lifestyle, often residing in his vehicle and lacking a permanent address. His last known residence was in the Boulder Creek area, and he frequented the San Lorenzo Valley. Barry had spoken about possibly traveling to Oregon before his disappearance. He has not been heard from since.

Barry is described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and green eyes, standing 6'2" tall and weighing around 190 pounds. He has distinguishing features, including a bullet wound scar on one of his knees, a scar on his right wrist, and a tattoo of the letter "B" on his right forearm. Barry may have used the alias "Barry Fowler" and was known by the nickname "Jewels."

Despite the passage of time, very few details have surfaced regarding Barry's case, and his disappearance remains unsolved. His case is being investigated by the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department, and any information that could assist in locating him is encouraged.

Last Seen: Feb 1, 1992

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 65%139 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%114 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
76%Possible
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 190 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 94%165 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
75%Possible
John Doe — Tiburon, California
UP17709 • Found Feb 28, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 190 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 88%160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
75%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 83%72 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 68%141 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 190 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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