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Brian Amaral Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Mateo, California on Dec 15, 2012

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Victim Details

Nov 16, 2016

Mar 19, 2020

Brian

Amaral

58

45

71 inches

235 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 15, 2012

San Mateo

California

San Mateo County

No

46971

San Mateo Police Department

San Mateo

California

San Mateo County

94403

Maria Mota

Community Service Officer

200 Franklin Parkway, California

6505227700

Local

Law Enforcement

140703008

San Mateo Police Department

Black

Blue

Blue

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36144) and 5 other sources
Brian Amaral, a 45-year-old man, was last seen on December 15, 2012, in San Mateo, California. At the time of his disappearance, Amaral was described as a Caucasian male with black hair, blue eyes, standing 5'11" tall and weighing 235 pounds. Few details about the circumstances of his disappearance have been made public, and his case remains unsolved. Despite efforts by local authorities and missing persons databases to gather information, no significant updates have emerged since his last sighting.

Amaral's case is listed in national databases such as NamUs, and law enforcement agencies, including the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, continue to appeal to the public for any information that might lead to his whereabouts. His family and community remain in a state of uncertainty, hoping for any leads that could resolve his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 15, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Brian Amaral went missing... - Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Brian Amaral - California Department of Justice
  • Missing People In America - Facebook
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP36144
  • Brian Amaral - The Charley Project

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 45
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 73%180 lb vs 235 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP57876
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP57876 • Found Oct 15, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
    Weight 99%260 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
    Weight 78%186 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 48–62 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
    Weight 11%127 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 45 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"
    Weight 65%172 lb vs 235 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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