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Summary based on 7 sources
John Haywood Barreto, a 35-year-old man, was last heard from on January 20, 1977, in Miami, Florida. The final contact with him was when his family wired him money. Originally from Lake Oswego, Oregon, Barreto's case is being investigated by the Lake Oswego Police Department.

Barreto's disappearance is linked to a mental illness he developed after experimenting with LSD while serving in the U.S. Army. This condition caused him to travel aimlessly, particularly in warm weather, often by Trailways or Greyhound bus. At the time of his disappearance, Barreto was receiving disability payments. These funds were deposited into an account that his mother could access, and he would contact her to have money wired to him as needed.

John Haywood Barreto is described as a white male, with blue eyes and brown hair, which he may have worn long, in a crew cut, or shaved. He also has red facial hair and might have a beard. He has several distinguishing marks, including a burn scar on the left side of his chest, a prominent scar down his right arm, and an appendectomy scar. His height and weight have been reported with some variation, ranging from 5'9" to 6'2" and 160 to 185 pounds. Dental records, DNA, and fingerprints are available for identification purposes. Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jan 20, 1977

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Key West, Florida - unidentified case UP15470
John Doe — Key West, Florida
UP15470 • Found Jul 1, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Weight 71%140 lb vs 185 lb
Physical features: Scar: appendectomy
75%Possible
John Doe — Belleview, Florida
UP6055 • Found Jan 29, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 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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