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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41678) and 4 other sources
Zev Ephraim Patt, aged 34, was last seen on October 2, 1998, in the Rampart area of Los Angeles, California. He had been living in an apartment building, and his last known sighting was by the manager of the property. Patt, who is autistic, has not been in contact with his family since his disappearance. There is speculation that he might be in a hospital or care facility, but no confirmed information has surfaced regarding his whereabouts.

Physically, Zev is described as a Caucasian male, standing 6 feet tall, weighing around 130 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He may have had a full beard at the time he went missing. Due to his medical condition and the lack of contact with his family, his case has been classified as endangered missing. Despite efforts from law enforcement, including the Los Angeles Police Department, there have been no significant leads in the years since he vanished.

Authorities continue to investigate his case, and anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to the LAPD's Missing Persons Unit to assist in bringing closure to the case.

Last Seen: Oct 2, 1998

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3396 • Found May 7, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–43 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP3074
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3074 • Found Oct 24, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 92%148 lb vs 130 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Altadena, California
UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
80%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 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 69%163 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP12863 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%19 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — South Gate, California
UP10986 • Found Oct 2, 2012
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'0"
Weight 78%157 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3393 • Found Jun 28, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 34
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 36%5'7" vs 6'0"
Weight 89%110 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — North Hollywood, California
UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 34 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 89%90–110 lb vs 130 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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