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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP139194)
John McCabe, a 50-year-old resident of Santa Cruz, California, was last seen on January 1, 2018. Despite extensive efforts by local law enforcement and the community, his whereabouts remain unknown.

In 2018, Santa Cruz County reported a total of 405 missing adult cases, encompassing various circumstances such as voluntary disappearances, unknown situations, and suspicious circumstances. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office has been actively involved in investigating these cases, employing resources like search and rescue teams and collaborating with state agencies to locate missing individuals.

The community's role in such investigations is crucial. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office emphasizes the importance of promptly reporting missing persons to law enforcement to initiate timely search and rescue operations. Community members are encouraged to cooperate fully during these investigations, as collective efforts can significantly impact the outcomes.

As of now, there have been no public updates regarding John McCabe's case. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office continues to encourage anyone with information about his disappearance to come forward. Tips can be reported to the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office or through the California Department of Justice's missing persons hotline.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 2018

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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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'0"–6'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 55–70 vs 50
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'5"
Weight 37%115 lb vs 200–260 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"–6'5"
Weight 96%172 lb vs 200–260 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown

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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