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Brian Hirsch Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Aug 1, 2000

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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2009

Feb 23, 2024

Brian

Hirsch

61

35

67 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 1, 2000

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

7156

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

20008011

Aug 1, 2000

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1416) and 5 other sources
Brian Benjamin Hirsch, a 35-year-old man, was last seen on August 1, 2000, in Santa Cruz, California. At the time of his disappearance, he had taken his black 1991 Ford Aerostar to a smog shop in the area. The vehicle, bearing California license plate number 3TLR809, was serviced, but after that day, Hirsch was never heard from again. Described as a white male with brown hair and brown eyes, Hirsch stood at 5'7" and weighed around 150 pounds.

Despite ongoing efforts by law enforcement, very few details have emerged about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Investigators have listed his case as endangered missing, and DNA is available for future identification efforts. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department remains the primary agency overseeing the investigation, yet, after more than two decades, his case remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2000

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Brian Benjamin Hirsch - The Charley Project
  • Brian Benjamin Hirsch | State of California - Department of Justice
  • 4552DMCA - Brian Benjamin Hirsch - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1416 | NamUs
  • BRIAN HIRSCH has been missing from Santa Cruz, #CALIFORNIA ...

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Turlock, California
    UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
    Race 100%White
    Location 82%74 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 89%127 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 72%186 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'7"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP17598 • Found Sep 2, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%79 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California - unidentified case UP99259
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP99259 • Found Mar 27, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'3" vs 5'7"
    Weight 72%114 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Richmond, California - unidentified case UP12859
    John Doe — Richmond, California
    UP12859 • Found Dec 24, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 150 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5965 • Found Dec 27, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Iselton, California
    UP2365 • Found Feb 18, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 23–35 vs 35 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
    Weight 7%79 lb vs 150 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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