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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28138) and 3 other sources
Rayman Handy, a 43-year-old man, went missing on January 20, 2007, from Fountain Valley, California. On the day of his disappearance, Handy drove his dark blue Honda Accord to the Fremont Peak area with plans to go hiking. His car was later discovered parked on a dirt patch with a hand-drawn map of the area inside, suggesting he intended to explore the region. Despite being an experienced hiker with over 20 years of outdoor knowledge, Handy vanished, and no trace of him has been found.

At the time of his disappearance, temperatures in the area dropped significantly, reaching below freezing at night, which raised concerns about his safety. Authorities believe he may have succumbed to the elements, although an extensive search of the area yielded no results. While his body has never been recovered, law enforcement suspects a mishap during the hike led to his death. Handy had a background in chemistry and an interest in electronics, having studied at the University of California, Irvine.

The case remains open, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Fountain Valley Police Department.

Last Seen: Jan 20, 2007

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.

83%Moderate
John Doe — Buena Park, California - unidentified case UP12758
John Doe — Buena Park, California
UP12758 • Found Jul 1, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%12 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP14611
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP14611 • Found Sep 9, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 81%145 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
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 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%163 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Glendora, California
UP7522 • Found Jul 13, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 32–48 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%30 mi away, same state
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 87%114–150 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California - unidentified case UP2962
John Doe — Porter Ranch, California
UP2962 • Found Jan 19, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–47 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 89%52 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%185–200 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
82%Moderate
John Doe — Tustin, California - unidentified case UP7692
John Doe — Tustin, California
UP7692 • Found Dec 27, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 43
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Weight 99%161 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12864
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP12864 • Found Feb 13, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–50 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%29 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 93%37 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 5'11"
Weight 23%255–275 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 43 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%32 mi away, same state
TimingFound 12 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%198 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%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 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 5'11"

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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