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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7848) and 4 other sources
Timothy Russell O'Kane, a 33-year-old man from North Highlands, California, was last seen on May 28, 1991, at his place of employment in Sacramento. He mentioned to his employer that he was heading to Texas to assist an elderly uncle, but his family later confirmed that no such uncle existed. O'Kane left behind personal belongings, including his car and mechanic's tools, and has not been seen or heard from since. His family reported that O'Kane struggled with mental health issues and substance abuse, particularly cocaine.

O'Kane had a history of disappearing for extended periods, which led to a delay in his missing person report, filed nearly three months later in August 1991. He was described as being 6'2" to 6'4" tall, weighing between 175 and 190 pounds, with brown hair and eyes. He also had notable scars from surgeries on his nose and back and a severe skin rash on his legs. Despite investigations, O'Kane's whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is classified as endangered missing.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Department continues to handle the case, but no substantial leads have surfaced since his disappearance.

Last Seen: May 28, 1991

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — California - unidentified case UP2363
John Doe — California
UP2363 • Found Mar 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"–6'4"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Forestville, California
UP93104 • Found Dec 31, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11"–6'1" vs 6'2"–6'4"
77%Possible
John Doe — Antioch, California - unidentified case UP10735
John Doe — Antioch, California
UP10735 • Found Oct 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"–6'4"
Weight 83%141 lb vs 175–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%85 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"–6'4"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 175–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%56 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'2"–6'4"
75%Possible
John Doe — Newman, California - unidentified case UP13001
John Doe — Newman, California
UP13001 • Found Feb 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 33 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 76%97 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"–6'4"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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