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James William Macdonald Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Sep 09, 1984

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

James

William Macdonald

62

21

6'0 inches

150 lbs

White

Male

Sep 09, 1984

San Francisco

California

San Francisco

California Department of Justice

916-227-3290

07/03/2026

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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 hand ...
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Last Seen: Sep 09, 1984

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