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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36184) and 5 other sources
Robert Emile McClure, a 49-year-old man from Richmond, California, was last seen on June 7, 1977. At the time of his disappearance, McClure was described as being 6 feet tall and weighing around 200 pounds, with red hair and hazel eyes. Despite extensive efforts by authorities, including the El Cerrito Police Department, no trace of him has been found, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. There are very few details available about what might have happened to him, and the case remains unresolved decades later.

Although investigators have made some information available, such as his dental records, there has been little progress in finding any new leads. No additional personal items or specific clues were reported at the time of his disappearance, adding to the challenge of solving this cold case. His case is listed in various missing persons databases, including NamUs, but it has remained largely stagnant without substantial developments.

McClure’s disappearance continues to be a mystery, and like many long-term missing persons cases, it highlights the ongoing struggle to bring closure to families and friends after so many years without answers. Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward in hopes of shedding new light on the case.

Last Seen: Jun 7, 1977

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — San Rafael, California
UP17745 • Found Jan 27, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
79%Possible
John Doe — San Rafael, California
UP17761 • Found Nov 25, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 79%Est. 55–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Red
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
78%Possible
John Doe — Vacaville, California - unidentified case UP15524
John Doe — Vacaville, California
UP15524 • Found Apr 28, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%35 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Red
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5946 • Found Jul 7, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%200 lb vs 200 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5945 • Found Apr 29, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5944 • Found Mar 30, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 75%155 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5923 • Found Oct 17, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 56%140 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Red
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5919 • Found Apr 1, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%190 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.

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