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Paul Levang Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mounds View, Minnesota on May 15, 1970

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Victim Details

May 23, 2018

Jan 9, 2024

Paul

Levang

84

28

68 inches

69 inches

165 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 15, 1970

Mounds View

Minnesota

Ramsey County

55112

No

39253

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

Saint Paul

Minnesota

Ramsey County

55101

425 Grove Street, Minnesota

6512669670

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.ramseycounty.us/your-government/leadership/sheriffs-office

18004437

Ramsey County Sheriff's Office

10716

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50243) and 5 other sources
Paul Edward Levang, 28 years old, was last seen on May 15, 1970, in Mounds View, Minnesota. At the time of his disappearance, Levang left behind personal documents such as his driver’s license and Social Security card. He was described as a white male with brown hair, blue eyes, standing between 5'8" and 5'9", and weighing around 165 pounds. There are few available details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

It has been suggested that Levang’s vanishing might have been connected to personal legal troubles. Earlier in 1970, he was accused of indecent liberties with children and was believed to be facing charges. It remains unclear whether Levang disappeared voluntarily to avoid these charges or if other foul play was involved.

Despite the time that has passed, the case remains unsolved, with little information having surfaced since his disappearance.
Last Seen: May 15, 1970

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Paul Edward Levang - The Charley Project
  • Disappearance of Paul Edward Levang - Count Every Mystery
  • MN - Paul Levang, 28, Mounts View, 15 May 1970 | Websleuths
  • Paul Levang Missing Person Flyer | Mounds View, MN - CaseTrace

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota - unidentified case UP763
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 34 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 79%131 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota
    UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%156 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 55 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 165–170 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — St. Paul, Minnesota
    UP4806 • Found Jun 4, 1978
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 36%6'2" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 96%190 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Battle Lake, Minnesota - unidentified case UP16212
    John Doe — Battle Lake, Minnesota
    UP16212 • Found May 1, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 66%146 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Burnsville, Minnesota - unidentified case UP4743
    John Doe — Burnsville, Minnesota
    UP4743 • Found Aug 24, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%23 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Weight 70%123 lb vs 165–170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Prior Lake, Minnesota
    UP4815 • Found Sep 27, 2003
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'9"
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Goodhue, Minnesota
    UP160969 • Found Apr 25, 1984
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 43–57 vs 28 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'8"–5'9"

    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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