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Eugene Lui Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milpitas, California on Sep 19, 1980

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Victim Details

Sep 16, 2019

Feb 15, 2024

Eugene

Lui

75

29

67 inches

125 lbs

Asian

Male

Sep 19, 1980

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

No

61289

Milpitas Police Department

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

Denise Lynch

Detective Sergeant

1275 North Milpitas Blvd, California

4085862400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/police/

80-21018

Sep 30, 1980

Milpitas Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60117) and 3 other sources
Eugene Boon Lap Lui, age 29, was last seen on September 19, 1980, in Milpitas, California. At the time of his disappearance, Eugene was believed to be under significant financial stress. He was driving a 1980 Ford Five Hundred, which was later discovered abandoned near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco on October 13, 1980, almost a month after he vanished. This finding raised concerns, but no further clues about his whereabouts emerged.

Despite extensive searches, there have been no confirmed sightings or evidence regarding what happened to Eugene after his car was found. His case remains unsolved, and very few details have been revealed publicly since the initial investigation. Authorities are still seeking information that could help resolve the mystery surrounding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Sep 19, 1980

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  • Santa Clara County Housing Task Force, "Putting it all together"
  • Intern Bios — OCA National Center
  • Registered sex offenders in Sparks, Nevada - City-Data.com

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129838
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129838 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 41 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%140–142 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP11865 • Found Jun 1, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 40–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 96%140 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 44 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Stockton, California
    UP68491 • Found Aug 8, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 29
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'2" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Bruno, California
    UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 37%171 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 40 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 62%160–170 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP11864 • Found Apr 29, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%200 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Alameda, California - unidentified case UP17616
    John Doe — Alameda, California
    UP17616 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 29 when missing
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 93%142 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
    John Doe — Muir Beach, California
    UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 90%48 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"
    Weight 62%160 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 18–25 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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