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Red Allen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pasadena, California on Feb 25, 2003

Victim Details

Mar 10, 2015

Dec 14, 2021

Red

Allen

75

52

65 inches

140 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Feb 25, 2003

Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91106

16400

Pasadena Police Department

Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91101

207 Garfield Avenue, California

6267444565

Local

Law Enforcement

https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/Police/

03011062

Feb 25, 2003

Pasadena Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP27986) and 5 other sources
Red Pruitt Allen, a 52-year-old African-American male, went missing from Pasadena, California, on February 25, 2003. He was last seen walking away from his residence, and he has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Allen was wearing a Pettis security jacket with a red patch on the front, black slacks, and no shoes. Standing 5'5" tall and weighing around 140 pounds, Allen has black hair and brown eyes.

Despite the passage of time, few details have surfaced regarding his disappearance. The Pasadena Police Department continues to investigate, but no significant leads have emerged in the years since he went missing. His case remains open, and authorities encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Allen’s case has been listed in multiple missing persons databases, including NamUs and the California Department of Justice, but it remains unsolved.
Last Seen: Feb 25, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Red Pruitt Allen | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Pasadena, TX Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime
  • 12-Year-Old Cooperstown Baseball Records
  • Dean Corll - Wikipedia
  • Obituaries - ASME

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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 — California - unidentified case UP16331
    John Doe — California
    UP16331 • Found Apr 1, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'5"
    Weight 97%156 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 91%160–180 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Torrance, California
    UP12686 • Found Oct 3, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%130–150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%146 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%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 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%150 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 23 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 5'5"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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    Hello everyone, I've been following Red Pruitt Allen's case for a while and still can't wrap my head... ...Read More
    09/29/2023
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