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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP3909) and 4 other sources
Carlos Benjamin Urruela, a 26-year-old man, was last seen on July 16, 1987, on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. At around 2:40 a.m., he exited his mother’s car near Light Pole #34 and has not been heard from since. His car was later found abandoned on the bridge.

Though some believe he may have jumped from the bridge, Urruela’s disappearance remains classified as suspicious. His family has raised concerns that other factors may be involved, as no body was ever recovered despite searches. Urruela was a talented actor who had appeared on several television sitcoms, but he struggled with a cocaine addiction, which his family believes may have played a role in his disappearance.

The case remains unsolved, and law enforcement continues to seek information. Urruela’s disappearance has been registered with various missing persons databases, but no substantial leads have surfaced since that night.

Last Seen: Jul 16, 1987

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 Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 61%205 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
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 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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Sex ✓Male
Age 96%Est. 50–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 65%117 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
John Doe — California
UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 30–50 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Jose, California
UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 38–52 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 94%139 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 49%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue

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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