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Derrick Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Rafael, California on Dec 6, 2012

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Victim Details

Created

Nov 19, 2013

Case Added

May 20, 2022

First Name

Derrick

Last Name

Jones

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 6, 2012

City

San Rafael

State

California

County

Marin County

Zip Code

94901

Agency ID

14547

Agency Name

San Rafael Police Department

Agency City

San Rafael

Agency State

California

Agency County

Marin County

Agency Zip Code

94901

Agency Address

1400 Fifth Avenue, California

Agency Phone

4154853000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.srpd.org/

Agency Case #

SR13-02581

Agency Report Date

Apr 8, 2013

Primary Agency

San Rafael Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22690) and 4 other sources

Derrick Maurice Jones, aged 23, was last seen on December 6, 2012, in San Rafael, California. However, his disappearance was not reported to the authorities until April 2013. Derrick had lived in various locations across Northern California before his disappearance. He is described as 5'6" tall, weighing around 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Few details are known about the circumstances surrounding Derrick's disappearance, and there have been no significant leads in his case. The San Rafael Police Department continues to investigate, but Derrick's whereabouts remain unknown. His family and law enforcement are still seeking any information that could help resolve this case.
Last Seen: Dec 6, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Derrick Maurice Jones | State of California - Department of Justice

Derrick Maurice Jones - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs #MP22690

California Lostnmissing - NamUs MP

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.

78%Possible

John Doe — Sacramento, California

UP113028 • Found Nov 13, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 84%69 mi away, same state

TimingFound 11 years after last seen

Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%155 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

78%Possible

John Doe — Sausalito, California

UP100140 • Found Feb 7, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 23 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 10 years after last seen

Height 68%5'8"–5'10" vs 5'5"

Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 155 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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Derrick Jones Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Rafael, California on Dec 6, 2012

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

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