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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP53904) and 6 other sources
Mirko Yug, a 49-year-old man, was last seen in Los Angeles, California, on January 27, 1976. Originally born in Yugoslavia as Friedrich Jug, he immigrated to the United States in 1950 and became a naturalized citizen in 1958. Yug held a bachelor's degree in finance and a master's degree in foreign trade from the University of California at Los Angeles. His career had taken him to Mexico City for a job transfer in 1958, though he had returned to the U.S. after divorcing his wife in 1972, following the birth of their third child.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are considered suspicious. He vanished without a trace, and few details have emerged since. At the time of his disappearance, Yug was described as being between 5'9" and 5'11", weighing approximately 170-180 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Despite investigations, including efforts from the Los Angeles Police Department, no significant leads have surfaced, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Last Seen: Jan 27, 1976