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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157219) and 2 other sources
On February 11, 1979, 23-year-old Gary Alan Bradshaw was last seen in Stateline, Nevada. He was at the base of the Heavenly Stagecoach Lodge at approximately 12:00 PM when he disappeared. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and he has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time he went missing, Bradshaw was described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 71 inches tall and weighing 143 pounds. He had shoulder-length, straight blond or strawberry blond hair and a blonde beard that was shaven on the chin. His eyes were blue.

The investigation into Gary Bradshaw's disappearance is being handled by the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. The case numbers associated with his disappearance are 79-0890 and 24SO32399. Over the years, efforts have been made to keep his case active, including the collection of DNA samples from his brothers to be entered into missing person databases. As of the most recent updates, one DNA sample has been collected, and another is pending.

Despite the passage of time, Gary Bradshaw's case remains open. He would be 71 years old today. His information has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP157219. The hope is that by keeping his case in the public eye, new leads may emerge that could finally shed light on what happened to him on that winter day in 1979.

Last Seen: Feb 11, 1979

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 — Sacramento, California
UP2411 • Found Dec 20, 1979
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 48%190 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Nevada
UP17301 • Found Aug 31, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%92 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Nevada - unidentified case UP7622
John Doe — Nevada
UP7622 • Found Oct 21, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
77%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP8426 • Found Aug 7, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Sacramento, California
UP2404 • Found May 12, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 73%112 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada - unidentified case UP17321
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP17321 • Found Nov 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
76%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 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 66%147 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
76%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4946 • Found Sep 8, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 18–22 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%115 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Reno, Nevada
UP7626 • Found May 5, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 82%170 lb vs 143 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
75%Possible
John Doe — Floriston, California
UP7426 • Found Jan 6, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 75%5'6"–6'2" vs 5'11"

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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