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Mark Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Mar 1, 1997

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Victim Details

Jul 21, 2010

Mar 25, 2022

Mark

Johnson

55

26

70 inches

72 inches

155 lbs

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 1997

San Diego

California

San Diego County

8809

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

97-015955

Mar 1, 1997

San Diego Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7725) and 4 other sources
Mark Johnson, a 26-year-old man, was last seen on March 1, 1997, in San Diego, California. He left home around 2:00 a.m., and after that, he was never seen again. His girlfriend reported him missing, as he failed to return or make any contact. Mark was known to frequently visit Tijuana, Mexico, and there was speculation that he may have traveled there before his disappearance. However, no confirmed sightings or leads have emerged since that time.

Mark was described as a white male, approximately 5'10" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts to locate him, his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to investigate his disappearance and urge anyone with information to come forward.

His case is still listed in databases like NamUs, and his family continues to seek closure and answers regarding his fate.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP7725
  • Missing Persons | DPS – Criminal Identification (BCI) - Utah.gov
  • Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website
  • Eight years of Dateline's Missing in America: 169 still missing

    • 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 — San Diego, California
    UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%162–182 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56918 • Found Oct 2, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 26
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 87%129 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP13535 • Found Sep 4, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Jacumba, California
    UP56631 • Found Jun 3, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11"–6'2" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California - unidentified case UP56665
    John Doe — Spring Valley, California
    UP56665 • Found Jan 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 15–25 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 22 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Holtville, California
    UP15236 • Found Jul 28, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 20–25 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%104 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Calexico, California - unidentified case UP13227
    John Doe — Calexico, California
    UP13227 • Found May 10, 2000
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 76%97 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — South El Monte, California
    UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%106 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"–6'0"
    Weight 100%145 lb vs 155–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 26 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'0"

    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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