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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18530) and 2 other sources
Bruce Boughton, a 23-year-old man from Vacaville, California, was last seen on May 4, 1975. At the time of his disappearance, he was stationed at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, and was believed to have gone to Lake Berryessa after his wife moved away. His vehicle, an orange 1971 Datsun 110, was associated with his disappearance, though no further information or belongings were taken from his apartment.

Bruce was reported missing several years later in 1979. Despite this delayed report, his case remains unsolved. He is described as 5'6" tall, weighing approximately 140 pounds, with brown curly hair and blue eyes. There has been little information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance, and authorities have not been able to confirm any further leads. His case remains one of the many unresolved missing person cases in the area.
Last Seen: May 4, 1975

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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 — California
UP17747 • Found Aug 25, 1976
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–23 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%45 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Hair 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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2398 • Found Aug 11, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California - unidentified case UP50599
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP50599 • Found Jul 12, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Broderick, California
UP7484 • Found May 12, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
78%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5859 • Found May 22, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Vallejo, California
UP17598 • Found Sep 2, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Turlock, California
UP50957 • Found Jul 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%130–180 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Guerneville, California
UP79380 • Found Jul 18, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Rural Solano County, California
UP14394 • Found Nov 10, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 15–22 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"

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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