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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43307) and 4 other sources
Willie Lee Corbin, aged 54, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on December 10, 1987. At the time of his disappearance, Corbin was described as an African-American male, standing 5'10" tall and weighing around 140 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes, and was known to be very forgetful. Additionally, he wore lower dentures, and on the day he went missing, he was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans.

The circumstances surrounding Corbin’s disappearance have been described as suspicious, and he has not been heard from since that day. Despite ongoing investigations by the Los Angeles Police Department, no significant leads have surfaced, and his case remains unsolved. Due to the nature of his disappearance, authorities have classified it as an endangered missing case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

His case remains listed in various missing persons databases, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice, as investigators continue to seek answers.

Last Seen: Dec 10, 1987

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.

85%Strong
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3875
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3875 • Found Nov 30, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 50%185 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Irwindale, California - unidentified case UP3096
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP3096 • Found Jan 29, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 93%159 lb vs 140 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 38 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%132 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 36 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 34 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — California - unidentified case UP16331
John Doe — California
UP16331 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4018 • Found Nov 2, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 58–68 vs 54
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3954 • Found Sep 21, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 51%Est. 38–48 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Torrance, California
UP12686 • Found Oct 3, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 54 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Black

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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