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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20045) and 7 other sources
Richard Lamson, an 18-year-old, was last seen on February 22, 1970, in San Mateo, California. On that day, Richard and his friend Peter Bonick, who was 17, both disappeared under mysterious circumstances. It is believed they left together, though details about the situation remain unclear. They were both last seen at Richard’s residence in San Mateo. Richard was described as being 6'0" tall, weighing 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a coral-colored jacket, a gold shirt, blue jeans, and desert boots.

Despite extensive efforts over the years, neither Richard nor Peter have been found. Their disappearances have been classified as endangered missing, and no substantial leads have emerged to clarify what happened to the two young men. Investigators are still hoping for new information that might help solve this decades-old mystery.

Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the San Mateo Police Department.

Last Seen: Feb 22, 1970

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 — Unincorporated, California
UP10662 • Found Jun 7, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17718 • Found Sep 9, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 93%160 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5842 • Found Mar 17, 1975
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 70%Gray vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2414 • Found Feb 6, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%165 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP53302
John Doe — Berkeley, California
UP53302 • Found Mar 19, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 67%137 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17772 • Found Jan 4, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 185 lb
79%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 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 45 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%175 lb vs 185 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 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 98%205 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5872 • Found Oct 16, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 18 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 85%153 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

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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