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Unidentified White / Caucasian Male
Age 25-35
from San Diego, California


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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2023

Jun 6, 2024

45004

1978-00535

Adult - Pre 40

25

35

61317

66 inches

131 lbs

White / Caucasian

White / Caucasian

Male

1943

1953

1978

Mar 12, 1978

Beach, approx. 35 ft. below the cliff in the 800 block of Sunset Cliffs Blvd.

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92107

No

41351

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

1401 Broadway, , San Diego, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

  • Clothing: The decedent was clad in the following clothes: Levi pants, a light blue Levi jacket with embroidery of flowers and trees on the back yoke, and a brown sleeveless t-shirt. There were no underwear, shoes or socks on the body.
  • Jewelry: Around the neck was a round-shaped pendant, approx. 4" in diameter, with a blue back-ground and gold circles, and he wording "Pat Flanagan Experimental Sensor 24k," inscribed on the edge of the pendant.


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Case Description

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The decedent was found by two sailors who were walking along the edge of the cliff, taking photos. As they looked down the cliff, they saw the decedent lying among the rocks.
Date Found: 1978-03-12

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  • Unidentified Person / NamUs #UP99704

    • Possible Missing Person Matches (3)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    Evan Snider
    Evan Snider
    MP9438 • Missing since Oct 22, 1976 from Long Beach, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 34 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'7"–5'8"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140–150 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    David Graham
    David Graham
    MP43312 • Missing since Dec 25, 1972 from Los Angeles, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%107 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    79%Possible
    Angelo Gatti
    Angelo Gatti
    MP14850 • Missing since Jul 13, 1974 from Newport Beach, California
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'4"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 120–130 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue

    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.

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