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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 ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 09, 1984
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

James

William Macdonald

21

21

6'0 inches

150 lbs

White

Male

MacDonald was last seen in San Francisco, California on September 9, 1984. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case. MacDonald is classified as missing as the result of an unspecified catastrophe.

Sep 09, 1984

San Francisco

California

San Francisco

4

California Department of Justice

916-227-3290

01/25/2026