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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71079) and 1 other source
John Della, a 70-year-old man from Sacramento, California, went missing on April 27, 1979. He was last seen leaving his apartment, and all of his personal belongings were left behind. Della's sudden disappearance raised concerns, especially since there was no immediate evidence indicating what had happened to him. Described as standing 5'6" and weighing around 110 pounds with gray hair, Della has not been heard from since that day.

Efforts to locate him proved challenging, as there were no significant leads or clues that pointed to his whereabouts. Della's case remains unsolved, adding to the many long-standing cold cases in the Sacramento area. Despite continued searches and investigations, authorities have been unable to determine whether foul play was involved or if Della met with an accident.

His disappearance is one of the many cold cases that still haunt Sacramento, with local law enforcement and organizations continuing to search for answers in hopes of providing closure for the families affected by such unresolved cases.

Last Seen: Apr 27, 1979

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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 — San Francisco, California
UP5907 • Found Jul 11, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 75–85 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%102 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
78%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP12971 • Found Dec 20, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 71%148 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5933 • Found Oct 12, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%112 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5929 • Found Feb 25, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 94%135 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP2388
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2388 • Found Jun 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%185 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5912 • Found Feb 4, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%144 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2408 • Found Apr 12, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 45–65 vs 70
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 0%192 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
77%Possible
John Doe — Santa Cruz, California - unidentified case UP3059
John Doe — Santa Cruz, California
UP3059 • Found Dec 20, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 70
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 55%155 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5865 • Found Apr 3, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 70
Race 100%White
Location 82%75 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
75%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2409 • Found Jan 26, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 36%Est. 50–60 vs 70
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 85%140 lb vs 110–120 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

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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