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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP30774) and 5 other sources
Craig Lawrence Allen, 30, was last seen on August 14, 1993, in the Everglades National Park, near Fort Lauderdale, Florida. At the time of his disappearance, Allen was going through significant personal changes. After moving to South Florida in 1988, he had a stable career as a computer analyst in Boca Raton. However, in 1993, Allen underwent a dramatic transformation. He converted from Judaism to fundamentalist Christianity, quit his job, and became homeless, living in campgrounds and on beaches. He also began reading extensively about the Bible and Nostradamus, and in conversations with friends, he expressed apocalyptic beliefs, even claiming to be the Antichrist.

Days before his disappearance, Allen sold his car and informed his mother that she "wouldn't like" what he was about to do and that she wouldn't hear from him again. This statement, along with his abrupt change in lifestyle, has led his family and authorities to suspect he may have either joined a cult or taken his own life. Despite a phone call made from Kendall, Florida, the day after he was last seen, Allen has not been heard from since, and there has been no activity on his financial accounts. His case remains unsolved, with foul play still considered a possibility.

Last Seen: Aug 1, 1993

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 — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5292
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5292 • Found May 23, 1996
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 63%145 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
82%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5313
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5313 • Found Nov 3, 1993
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–30 vs 30
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 71%151 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida - unidentified case UP570
John Doe — Fort Lauderdale, Florida
UP570 • Found Aug 7, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–50 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 80%160 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6085 • Found Apr 29, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%5'11" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%182 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
80%Moderate
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1881
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1881 • Found Sep 11, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP6152 • Found Oct 17, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–34 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
79%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP5788
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP5788 • Found Jul 22, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 42%130 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
79%Possible
John Doe — Homestead, Florida - unidentified case UP1121
John Doe — Homestead, Florida
UP1121 • Found Aug 9, 1995
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 90%46 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 72%152 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida - unidentified case UP4911
John Doe — Immokalee, Florida
UP4911 • Found Jun 2, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 80%82 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%194 lb vs 200 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
78%Possible
John Doe — Miami, Florida - unidentified case UP1059
John Doe — Miami, Florida
UP1059 • Found Oct 21, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 36–45 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"

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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