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David Brown Missing Person Case

Last seen in Dana Point, California on Sep 1, 1994

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Victim Details

Jun 5, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

David

Brown

83

51

74 inches

250 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 1994

Dana Point

California

Orange County

92629

16763

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

94-58723

Oct 14, 1994

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP28947) and 4 other sources
David John Brown, a 51-year-old resident of Dana Point, California, was last seen on September 1, 1994. Prior to his disappearance, Brown made an unsettling statement to his family, telling them to "sell everything" because he would not be returning. He left his home in a white 1992 Infiniti Q45, which had no license plates, and has not been seen or heard from since.

At the time of his disappearance, Brown was wearing a blue suit and was described as being 6'2" tall and weighing around 250 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. Despite investigations, his whereabouts remain unknown, and there have been no significant leads in his case over the years. Authorities continue to seek information to help solve his disappearance.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 1994

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • David John Brown | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP28947 - Office of Justice Programs
  • David John Brown - The Charley Project
  • 916DMCA - David John Brown - Doe Network

    • 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 — Vista, California
    UP55876 • Found Jan 22, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'2" vs 6'2"
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3382
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3382 • Found Dec 15, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%225 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Monica, California
    UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%59 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%255–275 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 70%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP56626
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP56626 • Found Sep 2, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 86%60 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'3" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%246 lb vs 250 lb
    78%Possible
    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 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'11" vs 6'2"
    Weight 65%183 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP11477 • Found Aug 13, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'1" vs 6'2"
    Weight 95%281 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 70%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3333 • Found Dec 20, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 52–62 vs 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 62%180 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    78%Possible
    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 51 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 50%170 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP3601 • Found Jun 11, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 80%155–200 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3607
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3607 • Found May 29, 1995
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 55–80 vs 51
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 90%212 lb vs 250 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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