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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43306) and 5 other sources
Clair Cox, a 77-year-old man from Los Angeles, California, was last seen at his home on August 5, 1987. Suffering from dementia, Cox was particularly vulnerable at the time of his disappearance. He is described as a white male, standing 5'8" and weighing 140 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. Notably, Cox was missing his lower teeth, and his mental condition was deteriorating due to senility.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and few details have emerged since he went missing. Despite the efforts of the Los Angeles Police Department, no substantial leads have been found, and his case remains unsolved decades later. His name is listed in multiple missing person databases, including the California Department of Justice and NamUs, but the investigation has not led to his recovery.

If anyone has any information regarding Cox’s whereabouts, they are encouraged to contact the LAPD’s Missing Persons Unit.

Last Seen: Aug 5, 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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3882 • Found Oct 3, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 70–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP72807
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP72807 • Found Feb 8, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3925 • Found Dec 22, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 65–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140–165 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Carson, California
UP3709 • Found Jan 1, 1994
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Glendale, California
UP3735 • Found Jun 15, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 70–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 77%110 lb vs 140 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3911 • Found Mar 14, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–90 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 38%191 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3926 • Found Dec 20, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 60–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP13458
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP13458 • Found Oct 7, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 65–80 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 27 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%134 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3415
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3415 • Found Apr 10, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%143 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 77 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 29 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%127 lb vs 140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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