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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43442) and 9 other sources
Lorenzo Neri, a 38-year-old Italian national, was last seen on December 4, 2017, in Scotts Valley, California. He had been living in Silicon Valley since 2005 and was a well-respected sommelier and yoga teacher. Neri had recently displayed signs of increasing paranoia, expressing to friends and family that he feared people were out to hurt him. Early on the morning of December 4, he was stopped by police near Scotts Valley Drive and Acorn Court. During the encounter, Neri fled into the woods, leaving behind his cell phone and wallet, and has not been seen since.

His disappearance occurred under unusual circumstances, with friends suggesting he may have been suffering from an undiagnosed mental health condition. An extensive search of the area yielded no clues as to his whereabouts. His family, including his sister who flew in from Italy to assist in the search, has been actively seeking any information that could help find him.

Neri's family continues to hold out hope for answers, though no substantial leads have emerged since his disappearance.

Last Seen: Dec 4, 2017

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 38 when missing
Location 97%21 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%188 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Salinas, California
UP131069 • Found Mar 20, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 69%117 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Unidentified Person — San Jose, California
UP146518 • Found Nov 10, 2023
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Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 46%294 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'0"–6'0"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 160–180 lb
Hair 60%Black 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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