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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57530) and 7 other sources
Jonathan Bandabaila, a 19-year-old from Oakland, California, was last seen on May 3, 2019. He had left his home that day, reportedly headed to a soccer tournament. His car, a silver 1998 Honda Accord, was found abandoned on the San Mateo Bridge early the next morning. Witnesses reported seeing someone sitting or standing on the guardrail of the bridge, but by the time the California Highway Patrol arrived, there was no one in or around the vehicle.

Inside the car, which wasn't searched until days later, investigators found Bandabaila's duffel bags and passport. His family strongly disagrees with the initial theory that he may have jumped from the bridge, citing his positive mental and physical health at the time. Despite searches in the water below the bridge, no trace of Bandabaila has been found. Since his disappearance, he has not used his phone or accessed his bank accounts, deepening the mystery of what happened to him.

The Oakland Police Department continues to investigate his case, which remains unsolved, as his family seeks answers and raises awareness in hopes of finding him.

Last Seen: May 3, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California - unidentified case UP113028
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 19 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'7"–5'8"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160–175 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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