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Douglas Reis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Ana, California on Jun 19, 2002

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Victim Details

Sep 21, 2017

Jul 16, 2024

Douglas

Reis

65

41

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 19, 2002

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

No

34048

Santa Ana Police Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92701

Victoria Jurado

Investigator

60 Civic Center Plaza, California

7142458665

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.santa-ana.org/departments/police/

08-14902

Apr 23, 2008

Santa Ana Police Department

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

Sep 30, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39935) and 5 other sources
Douglas Andrew Reis, a 41-year-old man from Santa Ana, California, was last seen on June 19, 2002. Standing at 5'8" and weighing approximately 145 pounds, he had red hair, blue eyes, and wore his hair long at the time of his disappearance. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his vanishing, and he has not been heard from since that day. Despite ongoing investigations by the Santa Ana Police Department, there have been no significant developments, and his case remains unsolved.

Authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward, as very few details are available about what happened to Reis. His case is listed with NamUs and other missing persons databases, and law enforcement continues to seek leads to help locate him.
Last Seen: Jun 19, 2002

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Douglas Reis | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP39935
  • Douglas Andrew Reis - The Charley Project
  • Douglas Reis FOIA - This ain't Hell
  • Press Release - Pike County Sheriff's Department

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 5'8"
    Weight 72%180–210 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Red
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%39 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
    Weight 69%182 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%127 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Glendale, California
    UP3121 • Found Nov 16, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 34–44 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 145 lb
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 72%180–190 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Red
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 95%163 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Red
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP55888 • Found Nov 26, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 41 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%77 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"

    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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