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Davontae Davis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 15, 2012

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Victim Details

Jun 4, 2015

Feb 6, 2024

Davontae

Davis

31

17

69 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 15, 2012

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90029

16757

Los Angeles Police Department-Hollywood Division

Hollywood

California

Los Angeles County

90028

Lucia Avina

Sergeant

1358 North Wilcox Avenue, California

2139722971

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/hollywood_community_police_station

1206-25413

Oct 17, 2012

Los Angeles Police Department-Hollywood Division

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28931) and 4 other sources
Davontae Davis, age 17, was last seen on October 15, 2012, in Los Angeles, California. At the time, he was staying at a group home in the area. Before his disappearance, Davontae had mentioned to the staff that he intended to reunite with his brother in Los Angeles and then travel back to New York, where he previously lived. However, after leaving the group home, he was never heard from again, and there has been no activity on his records since that day.

At the time of his disappearance, Davontae was 5'9" and weighed approximately 165 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and missing persons organizations, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case continues to be classified as endangered missing.

The investigation into Davontae's disappearance remains active, and anyone with information is encouraged to come forward to assist in resolving this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Oct 15, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Photos: Children who went missing in California - KCRA
  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28931 | NamUs
  • Vontae Davis - Wikipedia

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 96%Est. 26–40 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 68%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150–165 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 40%Bald vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP99013 • Found Nov 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 96%185–200 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137921 • Found Dec 10, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–60 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 64%100–120 lb vs 165 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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