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Carl Reed Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on Jan 1, 1975

Victim Details

Jul 9, 2016

Sep 27, 2019

Carl

Reed

97

46

72 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jan 1, 1975

Riverside

California

Riverside County

No

18522

Riverside Police Department

Riverside

California

Riverside County

92505

Brenda Gonzales

Police Service Representative

10540 Magnolia Avenue, California

9513542007

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.riversideca.gov/rpd/default.asp

P12038408

Riverside Police Department

Black

Blue

Blue

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34322) and 2 other sources
Carl Kenneth Reed, a 46-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 1975, in Riverside, California. At the time of his disappearance, Reed had traveled from his home state of Michigan to visit his daughter in Riverside. It is unclear whether he successfully made it to his daughter’s residence, and he has not been seen or heard from since. His disappearance was officially recorded in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP34322.

Reed is described as a white male, standing 6 feet tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He had black hair, blue eyes, and had undergone cataract surgery. On the day of his disappearance, it is believed that he may have been wearing khaki pants, a short-sleeved dress shirt, and black dress shoes.

Despite the passage of time, Reed's case remains unsolved, and there is little public information regarding his disappearance. The Riverside Police Department continues to seek any leads or information that might help solve this decades-old case.
Last Seen: Jan 1, 1975

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Carl Reed - National Registry of Exonerations
  • Supreme Court of Virginia Opinions and Published Orders

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP4173 • Found Apr 19, 1986
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–58 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%165 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7027
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7027 • Found Jun 18, 1997
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Torrance, California
    UP4129 • Found Feb 22, 1987
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 89%185 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Walnut, California
    UP3873 • Found Jan 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 15%Red vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Upland, California
    UP2574 • Found Mar 11, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%18 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 98%142 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP72807
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP72807 • Found Feb 8, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%140–150 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3051 • Found Dec 3, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 39–49 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%180–210 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3326
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3326 • Found Jun 28, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 75–85 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California - unidentified case UP7016
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP7016 • Found Jan 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Cabazon, California
    UP7047 • Found Nov 28, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%34 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 95%140 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black

    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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