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Earl Hyman Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Feb 15, 2016

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Victim Details

Oct 6, 2021

Aug 22, 2022

Earl

Hyman

84

74

68 inches

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 15, 2016

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

107893

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

16-0300497

San Francisco Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85014) and 2 other sources
Earl Hyman, a 74-year-old man, was last seen in San Francisco, California, on February 15, 2016. He has not been heard from since, and there are very few details available about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. At the time of his disappearance, Hyman was described as 5'8" tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with graying brown hair and blue eyes.

Hyman's case remains unresolved, and authorities have not provided any new developments. The San Francisco Police Department continues to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the department. His disappearance remains classified as endangered missing, and efforts are ongoing to find him.
Last Seen: Feb 15, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Earl Hyman | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Earle Hyman, actor who played Cosby's dad, dies at 91 | CNN

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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 — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
    John Doe — Millbrae, California
    UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 74 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 55–70 vs 74 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 78%Est. 60–70 vs 74 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 9%191 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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