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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91119) and 3 other sources
Shawn Michael Demers, 40 years old, was last seen on December 18, 2021, in San Diego, California. He is described as a 6'1" tall Caucasian male, weighing approximately 215 pounds, with red hair and brown or hazel eyes. Shawn has several distinctive tattoos, including the name "Shawn" on one wrist, "Jacob" on the other, and the words "Los Angeles" on his chest. On the day of his disappearance, he was wearing a white t-shirt, a gray or black windbreaker jacket, dark blue Levi's jeans, and a black beanie.

Shawn's black 2010 Lexus LS 460, bearing California license plate 8WRC852, was recorded crossing into Mexico at 2:30 a.m. on the day he disappeared. Since then, no communication has been made, and his whereabouts remain unknown. His case is classified as missing, and there have been no further developments or clues regarding what may have happened after his vehicle crossed the border.

Law enforcement, including the San Diego Police Department, continues to investigate Shawn's disappearance, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward.

Last Seen: Dec 18, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 68%5'8"–5'9" vs 6'0"
77%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 71%118 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 83%255–275 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 46%Est. 30–35 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%215 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 15%Black vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
75%Possible
John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 74%107 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 83%150–175 lb vs 215 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 40
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 42%140 lb vs 215 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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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