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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP122947) and 4 other sources
Steven Sanchez, a 26-year-old man, was last seen on May 20, 1982, in San Mateo, California. At the time of his disappearance, very few details emerged about the circumstances surrounding his case, and no significant developments have been reported since. Sanchez was entered into the missing persons database, but law enforcement has not provided further details about what might have led to his disappearance.

Efforts to locate him have not yielded results over the decades, and his case remains unsolved. Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to contact law enforcement, and his case is still listed in missing persons databases such as those maintained by the California Department of Justice. His family and investigators hope that new leads may one day provide answers.
Last Seen: May 20, 1982

Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Menlo Park, California - unidentified case UP10544
John Doe — Menlo Park, California
UP10544 • Found Aug 29, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 77%153 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Oakland, California - unidentified case UP17750
John Doe — Oakland, California
UP17750 • Found Sep 30, 1992
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%191 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
John Doe — Newman, California - unidentified case UP13001
John Doe — Newman, California
UP13001 • Found Feb 1, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%73 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — Stockton, California
UP87371 • Found Sep 7, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same state
TimingFound 39 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 94%161–170 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
75%Possible
John Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5927 • Found Oct 2, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%205 lb vs 195 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black

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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