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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP112486) and 4 other sources
George Alfred MacPherson, 40 years old at the time, went missing on October 13, 1986, from Oakland, California. He was last seen in the city and has not been heard from since. Described as a Caucasian male, MacPherson was 6'2" tall and weighed approximately 200 pounds. He had brown hair and hazel eyes. There are no known distinguishing marks, and further personal details such as his clothing or items he might have been carrying at the time of his disappearance were not recorded.

Unfortunately, few details about the circumstances surrounding MacPherson's disappearance have emerged over the years. No significant leads or breakthroughs have been made, and the case remains unsolved. Law enforcement has limited evidence, as dental, fingerprint, and DNA records for MacPherson were not available at the time of his disappearance. The Oakland Police Department continues to manage the investigation, and anyone with potential information is encouraged to come forward.

Despite the passing of decades, MacPherson’s case has not received significant attention, leaving his disappearance as one of many unresolved cases in the area. The lack of new developments underscores the ongoing need for more information or witnesses who may help shed light on what happened.

Last Seen: Oct 13, 1986

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%219 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 33–39 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 85%165 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 200 lb
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"
77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
Weight 57%141 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

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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