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John Fox Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Sep 21, 1991

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Victim Details

Jun 28, 2017

Jan 12, 2024

John

Fox

71

36

69 inches

71 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 21, 1991

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

33754

Valley County Sheriff's Office

Cascade

Idaho

Valley County

83611

107 West Spring Street, Idaho

2083827150

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.co.valley.id.us/departments/sheriffs-office/

01201700263

Valley County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP38853) and 6 other sources
John Peter Fox, aged 36, was last seen on September 21, 1991, in San Francisco, California. He had been residing at the Gates Hazel Motel at the time of his disappearance. The last known person to see Fox was an acquaintance named Kevin, who had previously lived in South Dakota. Despite attempts, law enforcement has been unable to locate Kevin for further questioning regarding Fox's disappearance.

Fox's vehicle and personal belongings were impounded and lost after he vanished, adding another layer of mystery to his case. He had previously served in the Navy and had notable scars, including one on his chest from a stab wound and another on his wrist from a fracture. Fox's case remains unsolved, and it is currently being investigated by authorities in Valley County, Idaho, although very few details have emerged over the years.

If you have any information on John Fox’s case, you are encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: Sep 21, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • John Peter Fox - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP38853 | NamUs
  • John Peter Fox | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Disappearance of Michaela Garecht - Wikipedia
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Husband convicted in first wife's killing let off in second ... - Fox News

    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%139 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%157–172 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP8972 • Found Jun 27, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 21 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 88%191 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 88%191 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 25–35 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 36 when missing
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
    Weight 100%180 lb vs 155–165 lb

    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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