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Case Description

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Summary based on 1 source
James William Macdonald, 21 years old, was last seen in San Francisco, California on September 9, 1984. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance indicate that he fell from a cliff into the ocean. Further details regarding the specific location of the cliff, whether the fall was witnessed, or if any recovery efforts were made are not available in the provided online sources. Information regarding the official investigation into his disappearance, including which law enforcement agency handled the case, is also not detailed in the publicly accessible information. There are no available articles detailing the events leading up to his disappearance or any public appeals for information that may have been issued at the time. The case is listed on online forums dedicated to missing persons, but the available information is limited to the date and circumstances of his last sighting.
Last Seen: Sep 9, 1984

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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
UP15600 • Found Jun 22, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–22 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 100%137 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15606 • Found Feb 13, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Weight 100%150 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15601 • Found Feb 8, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15609 • Found Nov 7, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Winterhaven, California
UP15611 • Found Oct 15, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Weight 100%165 lb vs 150 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 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Weight 99%134 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Victorville, California
UP2603 • Found Oct 23, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Weight 100%136 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Bell Gardens, California
UP4202 • Found Apr 17, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4214 • Found Oct 13, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
Weight 95%131 lb vs 150 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.

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