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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP118861) and 4 other sources
In the sprawling city of Tucson, Arizona, the regular and comforting contact a family had with John Robert Caudell came to an abrupt end. On March 1, 2022, the 50-year-old man was last in contact, and the silence that followed was entirely out of character. For a man who was known to communicate regularly with his family, his sudden disappearance raised immediate concern. John is a Caucasian male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing approximately five feet eight inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. The sudden void left by his absence began a period of uncertainty and worry for his loved ones, who were left to wonder what could have caused this sudden break in his established routine.

The investigation into John's whereabouts, led by the Tucson Police Department, has been hampered by a lack of specific details surrounding his disappearance. There is no information available about the clothing he was wearing on the day he was last in contact, nor are there any details regarding any vehicle he may have had access to. One of the few distinguishing physical features noted is a tattoo, possibly of a peace symbol, on one of his arms or shoulders. Without more information, the path to finding answers has been challenging for both law enforcement and his family, who are left to anxiously await any news or developments that might shed light on his situation.

The essence of John Caudell’s case lies in its profound lack of clues. There were no known circumstances that would suggest he was in immediate danger or planning to sever ties with his family. The entire mystery is anchored in the sudden and unexplained cessation of communication from a man who was reliable in his correspondence. The case is an overview of a person who seemingly vanished from his life without a trace. His family continues to hold out hope for answers, grappling with the ambiguity of their loved one's disappearance while investigators are left with a case that offers few leads to follow.

Last Seen: Mar 1, 2022

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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 — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP158804
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP158804 • Found Dec 14, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49–50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'8"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP102760
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP102760 • Found Feb 9, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 49–50
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP93308
John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
UP93308 • Found May 24, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49–50
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 49–50 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'8"
76%Possible
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP136035
John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
UP136035 • Found Nov 7, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49–50 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
75%Possible
John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona - unidentified case UP122557
John Doe — South Komelic, Arizona
UP122557 • Found Aug 19, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 49–50 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 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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