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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106668) and 1 other source
Zhi Wei Zheng, 22, was last seen on June 24, 1981, in Campbell, California. He had reportedly left with the intention of attending a meeting in San Francisco, but he never arrived, and he has not been heard from since. Zhi, who also went by the alias Gee Way Cheng, is described as an Asian male, 5'7" tall, weighing around 125 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Despite the passage of time, very little information has surfaced regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unresolved. His family and law enforcement continue to seek answers, but no significant leads have emerged to date. The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and other organizations have listed his case, urging anyone with information to come forward to help find Zhi.
Last Seen: Jun 24, 1981

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Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129838
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129838 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 40 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%140–142 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP68491 • Found Aug 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 22
Race 100%Asian
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Bruno, California
UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 37%171 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 86%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 43 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 89%50 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 62%160–170 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP11864 • Found Apr 29, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 83%71 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
Weight 0%200 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Alameda, California - unidentified case UP17616
John Doe — Alameda, California
UP17616 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 88%53 mi away, same state
TimingFound 35 years after last seen
Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
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.

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