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Du Pham Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Jose, California on Aug 14, 2008

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Victim Details

Nov 2, 2017

Sep 25, 2019

Du

Pham

49

31

70 inches

165 lbs

Asian

Male

Aug 14, 2008

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

No

32796

San Jose Police Department

San Jose

California

Santa Clara County

95110

201 West Mission Street, California

4082778900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.sjpd.org/

08-228-0653

San Jose Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40566) and 3 other sources
Du Pham, a 31-year-old man from San Jose, California, was last seen on August 14, 2008. He was reported missing after disappearing under mysterious circumstances. His car was later found parked at the Golden Gate Bridge, with his belongings left inside, but there was no trace of him. Pham was described as having multiple tattoos on his arms and legs, standing 5'10", and weighing around 165 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt and shorts.

Due to the location where his car was found, concerns about a potential suicide arose, as the Golden Gate Bridge is known for such incidents, though no definitive evidence has emerged to confirm this. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that could help resolve it. Investigators encourage anyone with details to come forward.
Last Seen: Aug 14, 2008

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Du Pham - Missing Person - California Department of Justice
  • Du Pham - The Charley Project
  • Coroner's Inquests - Province of British Columbia - Gov.bc.ca

    • 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.

    78%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 31 when missing
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 92%188 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Woodside, California - unidentified case UP97935
    John Doe — Woodside, California
    UP97935 • Found Sep 26, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'10"
    75%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 31 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 88%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'4" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP11072
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP11072 • Found Jun 22, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 31 when missing
    Location 92%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 95%186 lb vs 165 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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