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Bruce Brown Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nevada City, California on Jun 1, 1979

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Victim Details

Jun 13, 2023

Jun 14, 2023

Bruce

Brown

75

28

71 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 1, 1979

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

95959

No

125834

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Nevada City

California

Nevada County

95959

950 Maidu Avenue, California

5302651471

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.mynevadacounty.com/150/Sheriff-Coroner-Public-Administrator

18700282

Jan 28, 1987

Nevada County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP104523) and 3 other sources
Bruce Brown, 28, was last seen in June 1979 after moving and not leaving a forwarding address. He owned a health food business called "Sierra Sunshine" in Nevada City, California, and was reported missing by his sister in 1987 after she had not heard from him in several years. Bruce was described as 5'11", weighing 135 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. Despite the late report and few details available, no substantial leads or clues regarding his whereabouts have emerged since.
Last Seen: Jun 1, 1979

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    • 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 — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 69%128 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 93%153 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2411 • Found Dec 20, 1979
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 26%190 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 71%118 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Nevada
    UP17301 • Found Aug 31, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%138 mi away
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 64%154 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 90%155 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP2363
    John Doe — California
    UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Reno, Nevada
    UP8426 • Found Aug 7, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 37–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%149 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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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