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John Thompson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mountain View, California on Feb 8, 1977

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Victim Details

Jun 30, 2014

Feb 7, 2024

John

Thompson

69

20

66 inches

135 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 8, 1977

Mountain View

California

Santa Clara County

94043

15458

Mountain View Police Department

Mountain View

California

Santa Clara County

94041

Tim Loo

Community Services Officer

1000 Villa Street, California

6509036344

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.mountainview.gov/depts/police/default.asp

77-2463

Mountain View Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25180) and 4 other sources
John Graham Thompson, a 20-year-old man, was last seen on February 8, 1977, in Mountain View, California. He told a friend he was going to a job interview but was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, Thompson was wearing an Army jacket, a dark-colored shirt, and dark pants. Standing 5'6" and weighing 135 pounds, he had brown hair and brown eyes.

Few details have emerged about Thompson’s disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. There is no indication of foul play, but given the area and time period, some have speculated about the possibility of criminal involvement. Despite extensive searches and investigations by the Mountain View Police Department, Thompson's fate remains unknown. If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Feb 8, 1977

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • John Graham Thompson | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP25180 | NamUs
  • John Graham Thompson - The Charley Project
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website

    • 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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Burlingame, California
    UP9898 • Found Oct 5, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 33–46 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP11460 • Found Jun 15, 1985
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Sacramento, California
    UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%88 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%149 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP109334 • Found Jun 5, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 20 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Tiburon, California
    UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5904 • Found Sep 17, 1984
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
    Weight 0%210 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%153 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Unincorporated, California
    UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'11" vs 5'6"
    Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California - unidentified case UP127061
    John Doe — Palo Alto, California
    UP127061 • Found May 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
    Weight 87%157–172 lb vs 135 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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