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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP42879) and 4 other sources
Marvin Thomas Graham, aged 41, went missing from his home in Bell, California, on September 1, 1985. Standing at 6'7" and weighing approximately 230 pounds, Graham was described as having brown hair and brown eyes. He was known to wear glasses at the time of his disappearance. Despite a search effort, few details have emerged regarding the circumstances leading to his vanishing, and he has not been seen or heard from since.

The case remains unsolved, with little information available about his last movements or any potential leads. The Bell Police Department continues to handle the investigation, but there have been no significant breakthroughs. Graham’s case is listed in national missing persons databases, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice, which help to maintain public awareness in the hopes of uncovering new information. His disappearance is still considered a mystery, and efforts to resolve the case continue.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1985

Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

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.

79%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4094 • Found Feb 28, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%6'3" vs 6'7"
Weight 90%196 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Fullerton, California - unidentified case UP7662
John Doe — Fullerton, California
UP7662 • Found Nov 28, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 4%6'0" vs 6'7"
Weight 100%247 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — California
UP3886 • Found Aug 28, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–42 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%6'9" vs 6'7"
Weight 0%102 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP3943 • Found Oct 22, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Redondo Beach, California - unidentified case UP3738
John Doe — Redondo Beach, California
UP3738 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 52%5'10"–6'3" vs 6'7"
Weight 81%185 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Tustin, California - unidentified case UP7692
John Doe — Tustin, California
UP7692 • Found Dec 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%27 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Weight 56%161 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Lakewood, California
UP3990 • Found Mar 17, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 30%Est. 25–35 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'7" vs 6'7"
Weight 79%183 lb vs 230 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Irwindale, California
UP4092 • Found Mar 24, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 41 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen

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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