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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51191) and 7 other sources
Mark Twain Celestine, a 40-year-old man, was last seen on January 3, 2003, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Celestine was dealing with significant health issues, including a paralyzed right arm and a limp caused by a stroke. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, beige slacks, and black sneakers. Standing at 5'7" and weighing approximately 140 pounds, Celestine has not been heard from since that day.

There are few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is still investigating, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the authorities. Despite ongoing efforts, no significant leads have emerged in the search for Mark Celestine.

His case is classified as endangered missing, and authorities continue to hope for any information that could help bring closure to his family.

Last Seen: Jan 3, 2003

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Torrance, California
UP12686 • Found Oct 3, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
79%Possible
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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110764 • Found Jun 6, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
Weight 96%157 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black 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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'1" vs 5'7"
Weight 6%207 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Bakersfield, California
UP61248 • Found May 22, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 5'7"
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
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 40 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 36%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
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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