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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85541) and 3 other sources
Steven Alan Turula, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on January 10, 1987, in Arcata, California. He left his home on foot, telling others he was heading to work, but he never returned and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a blue zip-up denim jacket, a brown plaid shirt, blue jeans, rubber boots, and a stocking cap. Standing 5'10" tall and weighing around 220 pounds, Turula had brown hair and blue eyes. He was also known to go by the nickname "MC Nervous."

Turula had experienced difficulties in his life, including a severe accident at the age of 16 and being placed under a conservatorship at 22. His case remains unsolved, with few details emerging since his disappearance. Authorities continue to investigate, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Arcata Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 11, 1987

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Laytonville, California
UP79682 • Found Apr 14, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Willits, California
UP78870 • Found Apr 28, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%108 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'10"
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 37 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 53%225 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 64%160 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray 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.