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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91603)
John Tull, aged 60, went missing on August 23, 2014, while visiting Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, California, with his family. Tull, an experienced surfer, entered the ocean with another family member near lifeguard tower SC2. His daughter, watching from the shore, saw him get caught in a large wave but noticed that he never resurfaced. Despite immediate search efforts, Tull was never located.

The conditions that day were challenging, and authorities launched extensive search and rescue operations, but no trace of Tull was ever found. His disappearance remains unresolved, and his family continues to seek answers regarding what happened that day in the rough ocean waters.

Anyone with further information is encouraged to contact local authorities.

Last Seen: Aug 23, 2014

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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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP13324
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP13324 • Found Sep 6, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 days after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%187 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
83%Moderate
John Doe — Menifee, California
UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 74%151 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%57 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%51 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 45%127 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 83%140–160 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bellflower, California
UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 29%115 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 89%49 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%206 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 60 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%58 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–6'1"
Weight 48%129 lb vs 200–230 lb
Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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