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Dwight Pearson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rancho Palos Verde, California on Oct 3, 2009

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Victim Details

Oct 5, 2019

Aug 14, 2020

Dwight

Pearson

46

29

70 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 3, 2009

Rancho Palos Verde

California

Los Angeles County

90275

No

64671

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department-Monterey Park - Homicide Bureau

Monterey Park

California

Los Angeles County

91755

1 Cupania Circle, California

3238905500

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.lasd.org/about_us.html

130194617

Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department Lomita station

9638

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 15, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60676) and 3 other sources
Dwight Duvon Pearson, a 29-year-old man, was last seen on October 3, 2009, in Rancho Palos Verdes, California. He is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing around 165 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a tan sweatshirt and jeans. Pearson's case remains unresolved, with very limited information available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

Despite efforts from local law enforcement, including the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, no significant leads have emerged. His case is listed with NamUs and other missing persons databases, but investigators have yet to uncover any solid information regarding his whereabouts or what may have happened to him. Pearson’s disappearance remains an open case, and authorities continue to seek the public's help in solving it.
Last Seen: Oct 3, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Dwight Duvon Pearson | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP60676
  • Dwight DuVon Pearson # 152541 - Attorney Licensee Search

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 80%132 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    Weight 97%146 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84244
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84244 • Found Sep 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'10"
    Weight 69%207 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 53%Est. 18–25 vs 29 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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