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Summary based on 4 sources
On August 25, 1985, 25-year-old Alfred Guy Cardell Jr. went missing while diving in Monterey County, California. He was last seen at Point Lobos State Park, specifically at Blue Fish Cove. Cardell, an avid diver, began to ascend from a dive but never reached the surface.

At the time of his disappearance, Cardell was a promising young man with a bright future. He had graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in biochemistry and was employed as a genetic research assistant. He also had aspirations of attending veterinary school. His case is classified as a missing person as a result of a catastrophe, with the presumption that he drowned while diving.

Despite the circumstances, Alfred Guy Cardell Jr.'s remains have never been recovered. He was a white male, 5'8" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. The Monterey County Sheriff's Department is the investigating agency for his case.

Last Seen: Aug 25, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15572 • Found Feb 26, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Weight 100%140 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — San Martin, California
UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Weight 100%155 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15594 • Found Feb 16, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 88%130 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12982 • Found Dec 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 100%164 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%149 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4166 • Found Jun 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 100%152 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4180 • Found Dec 22, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 93%134 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Victorville, California
UP2603 • Found Oct 23, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Weight 95%136 lb vs 155 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP4185 • Found Oct 9, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Weight 100%145 lb vs 155 lb

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.