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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP865) and 6 other sources
In the coastal town of Rockaway Beach, Oregon, a sense of community was shaken by the disappearance of a local man, John Howard Andrews. On December 1, 2005, the 47-year-old man, known affectionately by some as 'Coach John,' was last seen at his home. His residence, located in the 1900 block of North Miller Street, was the last place anyone recalls seeing him at approximately 2:00 p.m. that day. John, a white male with brown hair, brown eyes, and a height of 5'7', weighed around 105 pounds at the time he went missing. He was also described as balding and typically wore a mustache and beard. Concern for his well-being was heightened by the fact that he had an unspecified medical condition that required medication, making his sudden absence all the more alarming.

The circumstances surrounding John's disappearance are shrouded in uncertainty, with very few details available to the public or law enforcement. In the years that have passed since he was last seen, no significant leads have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him. His case is classified as an endangered missing person due to his medical needs. The lack of information has left his friends, family, and community with lingering questions and a profound sense of loss. The investigation, led by the Rockaway Beach Police Department, remains open, with authorities encouraging anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward.

The case of John Howard Andrews is a somber reminder of the ambiguity that often surrounds missing person cases. With no witnesses to his disappearance and no communication from him since that December afternoon, investigators have had little to go on. Despite the passage of time, the hope for resolution endures within the community and among those who knew him. The official reports and public appeals for information paint a picture of a man who vanished without a trace, leaving a void in the lives of those he knew. The overview of the case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance, with the primary concern being his health and safety due to his medical condition.

Last Seen: Dec 1, 2005

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon - unidentified case UP58583
John Doe — Cottage Grove, Oregon
UP58583 • Found Apr 26, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 68%133 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Newport, Oregon - unidentified case UP125974
John Doe — Newport, Oregon
UP125974 • Found Apr 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"

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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