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Summary based on 5 sources
In the late summer of 1980, a young man named Anthony Mario Bryant vanished, leaving behind a life and a family who have now spent decades searching for answers. At 23 years old, Anthony was described as a white male, standing at 5'10' and weighing around 145 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He may have also worn a mustache at the time of his disappearance. His life was ahead of him, a future that was abruptly and mysteriously cut short, leaving a void of information and a lingering sense of unease for those who knew him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, painting a picture of a life interrupted without explanation or reason.

The exact date and location of Anthony's last confirmed sighting are somewhat unclear, adding to the complexity of the case. Some reports state he was last seen in Reno, Nevada, on September 6, 1980. Other accounts indicate his last known whereabouts were in Sacramento, California, on September 11, 1980. This discrepancy in the timeline presents a challenge for investigators and a source of confusion for his loved ones. What is known is that he has not been seen or heard from since that September. The discovery of his vehicle, a blue 1974 Plymouth Duster with California license plate number 626UGO, abandoned nine days after he was last seen, only deepened the mystery and heightened the concern for his well-being.

The investigation into Anthony's disappearance is being handled by the Sacramento Police Department, and from the outset, authorities have suspected foul play. The case is classified as an endangered missing person, a designation that underscores the serious and potentially life-threatening nature of his vanishing. Over the years, despite the efforts of law enforcement and the enduring hope of his family, Anthony's case has grown cold. The lack of new leads or significant breakthroughs has left a painful and unresolved chapter in the lives of those he left behind. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, a young man on the cusp of his future who disappeared under suspicious circumstances, leaving a trail of unanswered questions and a family waiting for a resolution that has yet to come.

Last Seen: Sep 6, 1980

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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 — Nevada
UP17301 • Found Aug 31, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 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.