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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP103907) and 9 other sources
Andrew Fluegelman, a 41-year-old pioneer in the software industry, went missing on July 6, 1985, from Tiburon, California. He was a well-known figure, credited with founding PC World and Macworld magazines and developing the groundbreaking shareware program PC-Talk. Just before his disappearance, Fluegelman had been diagnosed with cancer and was dealing with the side effects of medication, which reportedly caused depression and erratic behavior.

On the day of his disappearance, Fluegelman left his office and was last seen in Tiburon. A week later, his car was discovered abandoned near the Golden Gate Bridge. Investigators found a suicide note inside his car, leading to the belief that he may have jumped from the bridge. However, despite extensive searches, his body was never recovered. Friends and family had noted that he had been behaving unusually in the days leading up to his disappearance, further raising concerns about his mental state during that period.

While Andrew Fluegelman is presumed to have died by suicide, his remains were never found, leaving a cloud of uncertainty around his final moments. His disappearance marked a tragic end to the life of a man whose contributions to the world of technology continue to be recognized today.

Last Seen: Jul 6, 1985

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Gray vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 89%Est. 25–40 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 59%219 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 81%Est. 33–39 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 79%205 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP17744 • Found Feb 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 91%Est. 35–40 vs 41
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5960 • Found Dec 25, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–85 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%190 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 37 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 95%191 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 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.