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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP51598) and 1 other source
Kenneth Bauman, a 26-year-old male, was last seen on March 21, 1987, in Port Hueneme, California. At the time of his disappearance, there was little information available about the circumstances surrounding it. His case remains unsolved, and it has since been listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), where authorities continue to seek any leads or information that might help to locate him. Despite several decades having passed, Kenneth’s family and law enforcement still hope for new information that could help solve the mystery of his disappearance.

Bauman was 26 years old at the time he went missing. His case remains open, and tips are still being accepted by the local authorities to aid in the investigation. The circumstances around his disappearance are considered suspicious, which is why continued efforts have been made to bring awareness to his case in hopes of uncovering what happened to him.
Last Seen: Mar 21, 1987

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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
UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
80%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP4125 • Found May 9, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–32 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 90%186 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3920 • Found Feb 3, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 19–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%139 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Long Beach, California
UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 85%64 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 98%180–210 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3930 • Found Dec 4, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 88%55 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%185 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
78%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP11794 • Found May 17, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%41 mi away, same state
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 76%126 lb vs 162 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP11313 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 88%Est. 25 vs 26
Race 100%White
Location 85%66 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
77%Possible
John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
John Doe — Sun Valley, California
UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 91%43 mi away, same state
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 92%185 lb vs 162 lb
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green

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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