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Jacob Nilsson Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Ysidro, California on May 19, 2015

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Victim Details

Jan 31, 2020

Jul 25, 2023

Jacob

Nilsson

34

23

71 inches

White / Caucasian

Male

May 19, 2015

San Ysidro

California

San Diego County

No

74236

Interpol - USNCB

Washington

District of Columbia

District of Columbia

20530

145 N Street NE, District of Columbia

2026163900

Federal

Law Enforcement

20200102153

Interpol - USNCB

8378

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 13, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP64867) and 4 other sources
Jacob Nilsson, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on May 19, 2015, in San Ysidro, California. On the day of his disappearance, Jacob crossed into the United States from Mexico at the San Ysidro Port of Entry. His last known location was within the San Diego County area, but after that, there have been no further sightings or contacts.

Jacob is described as 5'11" tall with blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes. His case has garnered attention because no substantial clues have surfaced about what happened to him after he crossed the border. His case remains open and unsolved, and efforts continue to find new information that may lead to his whereabouts.

Authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward and assist with the investigation. His case is documented in missing persons databases, including NamUs, as well as various missing person platforms.
Last Seen: May 19, 2015

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP60257 • Found Mar 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%94 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'11"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP16346 • Found Jan 15, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%63 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Ysidro, California
    UP80880 • Found Dec 21, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'11"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133658
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133658 • Found Aug 31, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 23 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'11"

    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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