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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36885) and 8 other sources
Lance Perkins, a 43-year-old art director, was last seen on October 23, 2016, in San Diego, California. He was in the city working on an event called *Casa De Las Calaveras* when he experienced health issues. That evening, Lance called 911, reporting blackouts, and was transported to the UCSD Medical Center. However, after waiting for several hours without being treated, Lance left the hospital around 10:00 p.m. Security footage showed him walking away from the hospital, heading north on Front Street and west on Dickerson or Dove.

Following his departure, Lance made several more calls to 911 and attempted to contact friends early in the morning on October 24. His last phone call was at 6:16 a.m., after which his phone died, and he has not been seen or heard from since. Lance had a medical condition requiring regular medication, which has heightened concerns about his safety. His family, deeply worried, noted that it was highly unusual for him not to check in, as he regularly stayed in contact with them.

Search efforts have continued over the years, and police have asked the public for help, but no solid leads have emerged. Lance’s family also started a GoFundMe campaign to hire a private investigator to assist in the search, expressing their heartbreak and desperation to find him. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unresolved, and the case is classified as an endangered missing person case.

Last Seen: Oct 23, 2016

Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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.

78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP16874
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP16874 • Found Jul 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110722 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8"–5'9" vs 6'1"
76%Possible
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 23%255–275 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 74%106 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'1"
Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 84%Est. 50–70 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 77%93 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
Weight 91%206 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 43 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP133256
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP133256 • Found Nov 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
Weight 61%129 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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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