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Summary based on 3 sources
Jerry Burtin McFadden, a 46-year-old white male, was last seen at his home in Foster City, California on March 24, 1987. He was born on July 31, 1940. At the time of his disappearance, McFadden was described as being 5'10" tall and weighing 140 pounds, with brown, balding hair and brown eyes. He also had a mustache. A notable characteristic is a red birthmark on the back of his neck that extends into his hairline.

On the day he went missing, McFadden was wearing a blue checkered shirt, a black quilted nylon jacket, black Levi's pants, and gray suede shoes. He was also wearing a chrome-colored wristwatch and a Black Hills gold ring with etchings.

McFadden vanished under what are described as suspicious circumstances, and he has not been heard from since. The Foster City Police Department is handling the investigation into his disappearance. Few details surrounding the specific events of his disappearance are publicly available.

Last Seen: Mar 24, 1987

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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 — California
UP4033 • Found Aug 31, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Glendale, California
UP4099 • Found Jan 20, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Weight 100%138 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4104 • Found Dec 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4112 • Found Sep 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4113 • Found Sep 9, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 46
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 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.