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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP127585) and 1 other source
David Tate, a 21-year-old from San Francisco, California, was last seen on July 11, 2011. His disappearance has since become one of the many cold cases managed by the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD). The case has remained unsolved despite multiple efforts by local law enforcement, including outreach to the public and assistance from specialized units within the SFPD. The Cold Case Unit of the San Francisco Police Department, which deals with unsolved homicides and disappearances, took over David’s case as part of its ongoing efforts to bring closure to families of missing individuals.

David’s disappearance occurred in the midst of a larger landscape of unresolved missing person cases in California, many of which have proven challenging for law enforcement to solve. The SFPD has a Cold Case Unit specifically dedicated to investigating these types of long-standing cases, making use of both traditional investigation techniques and modern forensic technologies such as DNA analysis. They collaborate closely with the Crime Scene Investigation Unit and forensic laboratories to seek any potential new leads that might bring resolution to cases like David's. Over the years, the department has also encouraged community involvement, urging anyone with relevant information to contact their tip line.

The disappearance of David Tate remains an open investigation, with his case highlighted among the unsolved missing person cases managed by the SFPD. Resources such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and Crime Stoppers have also been utilized to increase public awareness and encourage tip submissions, but, as of the last reports, his whereabouts remain unknown. The case is emblematic of many missing persons incidents in California, where law enforcement faces significant challenges due to the complexity and age of such cases.

Last Seen: Jul 11, 2011

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP11072
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP11072 • Found Jun 22, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 21
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 95%169 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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