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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17502) and 7 other sources
John Broderick, a 25-year-old man from Bethesda, Maryland, was last seen on March 16, 1987. On the day of his disappearance, John was reported to have left his home under mysterious circumstances, and he has not been seen or heard from since. His sudden absence was alarming to his family and friends, as he had no known history of vanishing without contact, and his disappearance was entirely out of character.

John was described as a reliable individual with strong ties to his community. His family immediately reported him missing, and local authorities launched an investigation into his disappearance. Extensive search efforts were made in the surrounding areas, but no substantial clues or evidence emerged in the weeks and months following his disappearance. Investigators considered various possibilities, including the likelihood of foul play, but no leads have surfaced to explain what happened to John.

Despite the passage of time, John's case remains unsolved, and it continues to be an open investigation. His family continues to hope for answers and closure, and authorities still encourage anyone with information to come forward. Even after decades, the case remains a mystery, with the hope that new developments might one day bring resolution to the disappearance of John Broderick.

Last Seen: Mar 16, 1987

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP2714 • Found May 25, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%36 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 86%199 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Rockville, Maryland
UP2901 • Found Jan 18, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 40–45 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Washington, District of Columbia
UP73642 • Found Apr 26, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–37 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 36%5'7"–5'8" vs 6'1"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland - unidentified case UP946
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP946 • Found Jan 20, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%39 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Fairmont Heights, Maryland
UP17706 • Found Dec 13, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 6'1"
77%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP2686 • Found Jan 8, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 69%129 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 98%151 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Trenton, New Jersey
UP1500 • Found May 27, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 64%153 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Baltimore, Maryland
UP4971 • Found Jul 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 71%128 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania - unidentified case UP7296
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP7296 • Found Sep 30, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 70%125 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP9217
John Doe — New York, New York
UP9217 • Found Jun 6, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 54%205 mi away
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%6'1" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Brown 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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