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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56832)
Julian Latham, a 51-year-old man, was last seen in Newhall, California, on November 1, 1994. He had been a member of a political discussion group, and about three months prior to his disappearance, he was reportedly part of conversations regarding suicide methods. This raised concerns as, shortly before he vanished, Latham gave away most of his belongings, a behavior often associated with someone contemplating taking their own life. After attending his final meeting, Latham was never heard from again.

At the time of his disappearance, Latham was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with brown hair. Despite efforts from the authorities and his community, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the case has not seen significant developments. His case, like many others from the 1990s, highlights the challenges faced by investigators when leads go cold over time.

Last Seen: Nov 1, 1994

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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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3402 • Found Oct 23, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 93%Est. 45–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3617
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3617 • Found Apr 12, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 54–64 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3512
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3512 • Found Jun 16, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%121 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sun Valley, California
UP3604 • Found Jun 4, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%112–130 lb vs 130 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP15197
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP15197 • Found Oct 8, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 84%4'10"–5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%34 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 69%163 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Industry, California
UP3422 • Found Dec 7, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 45%174 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61437 • Found Dec 30, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%65 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%120–140 lb vs 130 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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