Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Paul Johnson missing person case profile photo

Paul Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milpitas, California on Sep 27, 1984

Create Press Release
Create Social Post
Create Flyer

Victim Details

May 14, 2019

Jun 22, 2022

Paul

Johnson

73

31

72 inches

200 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 27, 1984

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

No

50454

Milpitas Police Department

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

Denise Lynch

Detective Sergeant

1275 North Milpitas Blvd, California

4085862400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/police/

84-18974

Sep 28, 1984

Milpitas Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 2, 2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57309) and 2 other sources
Paul Johnson, a 31-year-old man, was last seen on September 27, 1984, in Milpitas, California. At the time of his disappearance, there were no significant details available regarding the circumstances that led to him going missing, and very little has surfaced since then to clarify what might have happened to him. Johnson's case remains open and unresolved, and the search for any leads or information continues.

Despite efforts by authorities and the public to uncover more about Johnson's whereabouts, the investigation has yielded few clues. His case is listed with both NAMUS and the California Department of Justice Missing Persons database, but no new developments have been reported in recent years. Investigators remain hopeful that someone may come forward with information that could provide answers about this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Sep 27, 1984

Links to Additional Sources (2)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Murder of Brooke Hart and the lynching of Thomas Harold ...
  • NPS Incident Reports - Yosemite National Park - NPS History

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Gray vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Martin, California
    UP123466 • Found Apr 13, 1986
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%205 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP17743 • Found Feb 17, 1987
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–39 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP54081 • Found Dec 12, 1986
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'9" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%219 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–30 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 52%137 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2399 • Found Feb 20, 1986
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%210 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP127425 • Found Jun 14, 1997
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 55%139 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5905 • Found Nov 30, 1984
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 31
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 52%137 lb vs 200 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 31 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%175 lb vs 200 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (1)

    Paul Johnson was 31 when he was last seen in Milpitas, California, on September 27, 1984. Johnson’s... ...Read More
    11/27/2024

    Other Missing Cases from Milpitas, California

    Andrew Pleadwell missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Andrew Pleadwell

    Missing: Mar 21, 2025
    The Milpitas Police Department issued a public appeal to locate 36-year-old Andrew James Pleadwell ...Read More
    Joshua Kidd missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Joshua Kidd

    Missing: Jun 14, 2024
    Joshua Kidd, a 44-year-old man from Milpitas, California, was last seen on June 14, 2024. His ...Read More
    Hector Alvarez missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Hector Alvarez

    Missing: Jul 28, 2009
    Hector Alvarez, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on July 28, 2009, in Milpitas, California, where he ...Read More
    Eugene Lui missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Eugene Lui

    Missing: Sep 19, 1980
    Eugene Boon Lap Lui, age 29, was last seen on September 19, 1980, in Milpitas, California. At the ...Read More
    Mark Thornton missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Mark Thornton

    Missing: Mar 7, 2019
    Mark Herbert Thornton, a 63-year-old resident of Milpitas, California, went missing on March 7 ...Read More
    Michael Griggs missing person case in Milpitas, California

    Michael Griggs

    Missing: Aug 2, 2024
    Michael Griggs, a 28-year-old from Milpitas, California, was last seen on August 2, 2024. His ...Read More