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Kevin Murray Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jun 17, 1979

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Victim Details

Aug 6, 2020

Mar 8, 2021

Kevin

Murray

65

18

70 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 17, 1979

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

90195

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

792656117

San Francisco Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72441) and 2 other sources
Kevin Murray, an 18-year-old male, was last seen on June 17, 1979, in San Francisco, California. His mother reported him missing after three days without contact. Kevin is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5'10" and weighing approximately 135 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts from law enforcement and family, little information has surfaced about his whereabouts, and his case remains unsolved.

Kevin's disappearance is one of many long-standing missing person cases in San Francisco. There have been no major developments in his case over the years, and authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in bringing closure to this mystery. His case is still classified as a missing person.
Last Seen: Jun 17, 1979

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP72441
  • Kevin Murray - Facebook

    • 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.

    87%Strong
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 93%153 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 85%65 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 90%155 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5935 • Found Jan 18, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 76%165 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5866 • Found May 30, 1980
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP17689
    John Doe — California
    UP17689 • Found May 10, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 67%170 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 0%219 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel 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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