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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57825) and 2 other sources
Ross Daniels, a 24-year-old man from San Leandro, California, went missing on December 19, 1994. Daniels, standing 6’4” and weighing around 195 pounds, was last seen after expressing deep emotional distress following a breakup with his girlfriend. According to reports, Daniels had been discussing the possibility of taking his own life by jumping from the Golden Gate Bridge. On the day of his disappearance, his car was found abandoned on the bridge, and a witness reported seeing a man matching his description jump from the bridge, although this has not been definitively confirmed.

The investigation into Daniels' disappearance focused largely on his last known location near the Golden Gate Bridge, where several suicides have been reported over the years. Despite the witness account and the discovery of his vehicle, no body was ever recovered, and Daniels has remained missing for decades. His case is documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and efforts by authorities and his family to find closure continue, though the case remains cold.

Daniels’ case is one among many linked to the infamous Golden Gate Bridge, a site known for tragic incidents of this nature. His family and authorities have long sought more information, hoping that new evidence or witnesses could shed light on his fate. Despite the grim circumstances surrounding his disappearance, the case remains open, and tips are still encouraged from anyone who might have more information.

Last Seen: Dec 19, 1994

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Napa, California
UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'4"
75%Possible
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 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 4%5'9" vs 6'4"
Weight 94%170 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
John Doe — Brisbane, California
UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 24 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 52%6'0" vs 6'4"
Weight 99%175 lb vs 195 lb

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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