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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

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 — Los Angeles, California
UP4173 • Found Apr 19, 1986
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–58 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%165 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4093 • Found Mar 4, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 60%120 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
83%Moderate
John Doe — Torrance, California
UP4129 • Found Feb 22, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 47 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17209 • Found Mar 15, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 81%136 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3837 • Found Sep 12, 1991
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 58%119 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3926 • Found Dec 20, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 50%Green vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3944 • Found Oct 16, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 49–54 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 14 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%156 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4033 • Found Aug 31, 1988
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 74%130 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
82%Moderate
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 49 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'3" vs 5'9"–5'11"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
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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