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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