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John Robert Handrahan Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Mateo, California on Dec 01, 2008

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

John

Robert Handrahan

98

81

5'8 inches

150 lbs

White

Male

Dec 01, 2008

San Mateo

California

San Mateo

San Mateo Police Departmen

650-522-7700

07/16/2026

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John Robert Handrahan, an 81-year-old resident of San Mateo, California, was last seen at his home on Celeste Drive on December 1, 2008. He had an appointment with a contractor scheduled for the following day, December 2, which he missed. The contractor had been hired for construction work on Handrahan's house and had been paid in advance. After he failed to make his appointment, neighbors became concerned and reported him missing on December 3. Handrahan has not been seen or heard from sin ...
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  • John Robert Handrahan - The Charley Project
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