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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66362) and 1 other source
Victor Shin, age 51, was last seen on December 2, 2002, after purchasing a Greyhound bus ticket from San Francisco to Las Vegas. His bus departed that morning, with a stop in Los Angeles en route to Las Vegas. However, it is unknown if Victor ever arrived at his final destination. There has been no further contact from him since, and his whereabouts remain a mystery.

Victor is described as an Asian male, about 5'9" and weighing 150 pounds, with black hair. Authorities have not been able to uncover any significant leads in his case, and it remains unsolved. Law enforcement encourages anyone with information to contact local authorities to assist in solving his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 2, 2002

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129838
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129838 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%140–142 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 84%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Bruno, California
UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 48%Est. 35–45 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 92%171 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%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 51 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 75%5'7"–6'3" vs 5'9"

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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