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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP56137) and 4 other sources
In the quiet community of Morgan City, Louisiana, the early morning hours of October 16, 1976, marked the beginning of a lasting mystery with the disappearance of 21-year-old Clinton Joseph Dupuy. He was a young man with brown, curly hair that fell below his ears and warm brown eyes. That morning, for reasons that remain unknown, Clinton vanished without a trace, leaving his loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty. He has not been seen or heard from since that day, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been shrouded in questions for decades. At the time he went missing, he was approximately 5'5' and weighed around 135 pounds.

A significant and perplexing element of Clinton's disappearance is the vehicle he was driving. He was last known to be operating a white 1975 flatbed pickup truck that belonged to the Sam Broussard Trucking company. This truck, distinguished by the company's logo, also vanished and has never been recovered. The complete disappearance of both Clinton and the sizable work vehicle has baffled investigators and his family alike, suggesting a complex and perhaps deliberate series of events. Despite the passage of years, no solid leads have emerged to explain what might have happened to him or where the truck could be.

The case of Clinton Dupuy has remained open, a cold case with very few details available to the public. The Morgan City Police Department has been the investigating agency, but the lack of evidence has made progress incredibly difficult. Over the years, the hope of finding answers has not faded for his family. In a heartbreaking acknowledgment of the painful reality, Clinton was listed as having predeceased his father in his 2015 obituary. The enduring mystery of what transpired in the early morning hours of that October day continues to be a source of sorrow and unanswered questions for all who knew and cared for Clinton Dupuy.

Last Seen: Oct 16, 1976

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 — Louisiana - unidentified case UP2210
John Doe — Louisiana
UP2210 • Found Oct 12, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–36 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
78%Possible
John Doe — Louisiana - unidentified case UP851
John Doe — Louisiana
UP851 • Found May 9, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Saucier, Mississippi
UP11594 • Found Jan 29, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 67%140 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP4571
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4571 • Found Jul 24, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 50%250 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%131 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP4568
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP4568 • Found Feb 15, 1977
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 21
Race 100%White
Location 50%250 mi away
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%152 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Louisiana - unidentified case UP2160
John Doe — Louisiana
UP2160 • Found Oct 4, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–36 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%54 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
76%Possible
John Doe — Darrow, Louisiana - unidentified case UP1874
John Doe — Darrow, Louisiana
UP1874 • Found Feb 2, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–21 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Fresno, Texas - unidentified case UP778
John Doe — Fresno, Texas
UP778 • Found Feb 13, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%255 mi away
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%145 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana - unidentified case UP1867
John Doe — Belle Chasse, Louisiana
UP1867 • Found Jun 18, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 82%74 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
75%Possible
John Doe — Houston, Texas - unidentified case UP2078
John Doe — Houston, Texas
UP2078 • Found Aug 16, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–28 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 50%250 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 130–140 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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