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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP97232)
Joe Andrews was last seen on 12/15/1998 in San Rafael, California. On 12/21/1998, his backpack was found on the Golden Gate Bridge but he was not located.
Last Seen: Dec 15, 1998

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Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Sausalito, California
UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 165 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%26 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'10"

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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