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Dirk Schakenberg Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Mar 06, 1983

Victim Details

Dec 21, 2021

Jan 31, 2023

Dirk

Schakenberg

67

24

74 inches

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 06, 1983

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

110684

United States Park Police - San Francisco

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94129

1217 Ralston Avenue, California

4155615510

Federal

Law Enforcement

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/uspp/san-francisco-field-office.htm

83-1843

United States Park Police - San Francisco

na

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

07/20/2026


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Dirk Schakenberg, a 24-year-old man, went missing on March 6, 1983, in San Francisco, California. He was last seen at Land's End, a scenic area overlooking the Pacific Ocean. According to his friends, Dirk fell into the ocean while at the site, and despite their attempts to save him, they were unsuccessful. His body was never recovered, and he remains classified as a missing person, presumed lost or injured.

At the time of his disappearance, Dirk was described as 6'2", we ...
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Last Seen: Mar 06, 1983

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  • Dirk Schakenberg | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Dirk Schakenberg - The Charley Project
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    Has anyone else found it strange that Dirk’s jewelry was never discovered? It seems odd considerin... ...Read More
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