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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP31663) and 2 other sources
Joseph Martin Schedler, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on May 1, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Joseph was believed to have been staying at the Union Rescue Mission in Los Angeles during the spring and summer of 1980. Described as having brown hair with honey highlights and hazel eyes, Joseph stood between 5'8" and 5'10" and weighed approximately 170 to 190 pounds.

The details surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case has been open for over four decades without resolution. Joseph does not have a Charley Project profile, and there are no public indications of significant leads in his case. While some speculated that issues related to his identity or personal life might have contributed to his disappearance, no conclusive evidence has surfaced.

Efforts to locate Joseph are still ongoing, and he is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Investigators and his family continue to seek information about his whereabouts.

Last Seen: May 1, 1980

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — Hollywood, California
UP4372 • Found Jul 20, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–27 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 76%130 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
85%Strong
John Doe — California
UP4343 • Found Apr 19, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 22–28 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Arcadia, California
UP4362 • Found Dec 8, 1980
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–25 vs 23
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 91%144 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP3941 • Found Oct 28, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 24–36 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP11313 • Found Sep 5, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 93%146 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4120 • Found Jun 23, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4127 • Found Apr 10, 1987
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Sex ✓Male
Age 99%Est. 30–45 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 100%160 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4180 • Found Dec 22, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 80%134 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP4185 • Found Oct 9, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 92%145 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
84%Moderate
John Doe — California
UP4232 • Found Apr 29, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 23 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"–5'10"
Weight 98%150 lb vs 170–190 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel

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.