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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP68774) and 2 other sources
Steven Barraza, a 31-year-old man, was last seen in San Jose, California on December 26, 1985. He was believed to be heading towards the San Francisco area. At the time of his disappearance, Barraza was facing health challenges, which are thought to be a contributing factor in his case. He also had a history of mental health conditions and had previously been admitted to psychiatric institutions.

Barraza is described as a Hispanic and White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds. He has brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a brown shirt, blue jeans, a beige jacket, and blue and white "jogging" shoes. He also wore prescription eyeglasses with gold wire frames. A nickname associated with him is "BJ".

The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency for this case, which was reported on March 24, 1986. Authorities noted that Barraza was cited on December 26, 1986, a year after his last contact, though no further details on this event are available. Checks of mental health facilities have not yielded any information on his whereabouts. DNA samples from his sisters have been submitted and are on file. His case remains unresolved, and he would be 72 years old today.

Last Seen: Dec 26, 1985

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