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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP75285) and 1 other source
Joseph Walter, a 54-year-old man, was last seen on May 1, 2017, in Berkeley, California. On that day, he was treated and released from Alta Bates Hospital. Walter, who was homeless at the time, resided in an encampment near the Golden Gate Fields area in Berkeley. After his release from the hospital, he vanished without any contact with friends or family, leaving his whereabouts a mystery.

Little is known about the circumstances leading up to his disappearance, and few details have emerged since. Despite ongoing efforts by local authorities, no significant leads have surfaced. Walter's case remains open, and investigators from the Alameda Police Department continue to seek information regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: May 1, 2017

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'6"
77%Possible
John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
John Doe — Milpitas, California
UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 36%5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%115 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 60–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%191 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 90%48 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%110–120 lb vs 125 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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