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Case Description

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The subject was spotted by the crew of a docked boat floating in the waters of the San Francisco Bay just north of Pier 39.
Date Found: 1976-12-30

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Possible Missing Person Matches (6)

Missing persons whose details are consistent with these remains, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

Values read: this case vs the missing person.

78%Possible
Steven Downes
Steven Downes
MP33012 • Missing since Feb 1, 1976 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
Martin Burleson
Martin Burleson
MP28749 • Missing since Oct 15, 1973 from San Francisco, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Douglas Armstrong
Douglas Armstrong
MP26846 • Missing since Apr 1, 1975 from Palo Alto, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 85%132 lb vs 160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
Randy McBee
Randy McBee
MP17825 • Missing since Nov 1, 1971 from Oakland, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%132 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
Bryce Houpt
Bryce Houpt
MP56241 • Missing since Sep 5, 1976 from Sunnyvale, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"–6'1"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
76%Possible
Timothy Mckernan
Timothy Mckernan
MP56232 • Missing since Apr 23, 1973 from Petaluma, California
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Sex ✓Male
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 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 this case.