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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53324) and 5 other sources
James Leroy Finney, aged 46, was last seen on June 4, 1993, in Los Angeles, California. Standing at 6 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds, Finney was described as an African-American man with black hair and brown eyes. He may have had facial hair, including a mustache, beard, or goatee at the time of his disappearance. His case remains classified as a missing person case, and very few details have emerged over the years regarding his whereabouts or what might have happened to him.

Despite the lack of new information, Finney’s case is still open, and investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department continue to seek any leads. His disappearance remains a mystery, and those with information are encouraged to contact law enforcement to assist in solving this case. Various agencies, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice, have listed his case in hopes of finding new clues.

Last Seen: Jun 4, 1993

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 UP151807
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"–6'5"
Weight 100%194 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 28 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'3"–6'5"
Weight 96%207 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
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 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'3"–6'5"
Weight 88%146 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
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 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'3"–6'5"
Weight 99%156 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Arcadia, California
UP3380 • Found Jan 8, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%6'0" vs 6'3"–6'5"
75%Possible
John Doe — Commerce, California
UP148343 • Found Jul 21, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 46 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 32 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'5" vs 6'3"–6'5"
Weight 0%300–350 lb vs 175–185 lb
Hair 60%Brown 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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