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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43312) and 5 other sources
David Leo Graham, a 25-year-old originally from Mobile County, Alabama, was last seen on December 25, 1972, in Los Angeles, California. He had moved to Los Angeles to attend Los Angeles Valley College. After his disappearance, his vehicle was found in January 1973 at a used car lot in Tijuana, Mexico. The individual who sold the car to the lot was not Graham, according to the lot owner, raising suspicions that foul play was involved.

Authorities suspect that Graham was likely murdered by the person who sold his vehicle. A sketch of a potential suspect, described as a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, weighing about 180 pounds, has been circulated, but no one has been identified. Graham's case remains unsolved, and he was declared legally deceased in 1980. Despite the time that has passed, his family and law enforcement continue to seek answers regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 25, 1972

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 — Wilmington, California - unidentified case UP4465
John Doe — Wilmington, California
UP4465 • Found Feb 6, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 weeks after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135–160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
83%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4340 • Found Jun 7, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
82%Moderate
John Doe — Wilmington, California - unidentified case UP72085
John Doe — Wilmington, California
UP72085 • Found Apr 22, 1973
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 25
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 75%5'2"–5'10" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135–160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4299 • Found Aug 15, 1982
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 21–26 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
82%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4328 • Found Oct 18, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 33–43 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 135 lb
82%Moderate
John Doe — Arcadia, California
UP4362 • Found Dec 8, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%144 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
82%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP9469 • Found Apr 19, 1978
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 83%160 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3113 • Found Jun 4, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 54–64 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 31 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 90%115 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3977 • Found May 26, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3991 • Found Mar 12, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–38 vs 25 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%148 lb vs 135 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown 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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