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Bruce Burgess Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Mar 1, 2005

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Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Jan 12, 2024

Bruce

Burgess

42

21

70 inches

153 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 1, 2005

San Diego

California

San Diego County

19562

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

,

28MAR05-SWND-0229-7MNA

Naval Criminal Investigative Service

5724

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP371) and 3 other sources
Bruce Jeremy Burgess, a 21-year-old member of the U.S. Navy, was last seen on the morning of March 1, 2005, aboard a Navy ship in San Diego, California. At the time of his disappearance, Bruce was reported missing and later wanted for desertion. He has not been heard from since, and despite investigations, few details about his whereabouts have emerged.

Bruce stood 5'10" tall, weighed around 153 pounds, and had brown hair and blue eyes. A notable distinguishing feature was a scar on his upper lip from cleft lip surgery. Despite a thorough search, his case remains unsolved, and his whereabouts are still unknown. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) continues to seek information that could shed light on his disappearance.
Last Seen: Mar 1, 2005

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Bruce Jeremy Burgess | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Bruce Jeremy Burgess- OurWarHeroes.org - Tribute sites by Q Madp
  • Casualties: US Navy and Marine Corps Personnel Killed and Injured ...

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Ocotillo, California
    UP12623 • Found Sep 10, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%68 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 40–50 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — South Gate, California
    UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 74%105 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 153 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California - unidentified case UP6963
    John Doe — Moreno Valley, California
    UP6963 • Found Jul 8, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%85 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 81%183 lb vs 153 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Chula Vista, California
    UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 61%196 lb vs 153 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Tecate, California
    UP2662 • Found Jun 12, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 27%215 lb vs 153 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 153 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP55564 • Found May 3, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 21 when missing
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%169 lb vs 153 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Calapatria, California
    UP12616 • Found Apr 27, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 90%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 75%100 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 85%180 lb vs 153 lb

    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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    Bruce Jeremy Burgess was 21 and serving in the U.S. Navy when he was last seen the morning of March... ...Read More
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