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Derek Seehausen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Aug 5, 2014

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Victim Details

Oct 11, 2014

Dec 14, 2021

Derek

Seehausen

38

26

72 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 5, 2014

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90026

No

15902

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

140215557

Aug 8, 2014

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

No

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26434) and 8 other sources
Derek Adam Seehausen, a 26-year-old medical student at the University of Southern California (USC), was last seen on August 5, 2014, in Los Angeles, California. He was spotted walking on Alvarado Street around midnight after withdrawing $200 from an ATM and purchasing groceries earlier in the evening. Derek was described as 6 feet tall, weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a maroon shirt, tan shorts, and bright-colored sneakers.

After he was reported missing, his apartment was found undisturbed, with his keys, wallet, and phone left behind. There were a few unconfirmed sightings of Derek in the weeks following his disappearance, including on a Metro bus and along the Pacific Coast Highway. Despite these leads, his case remains unsolved, and his family continues to search for answers. Derek's disappearance raised concerns, as he was known for being punctual and dedicated to his studies in anesthesiology, with no prior history of mental illness or personal issues.
Last Seen: Aug 5, 2014

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  • The Mysterious Disappearance of Derek Seehausen | by Jenn Baxter">The Mysterious Disappearance of Derek Seehausen | by Jenn Baxter
  • Updates – Help Find Derek
  • Derek Adam Seehausen | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP26434 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing USC student reportedly sighted - Daily Trojan
  • Strange Details Emerge About The USC Medical Student Who Went ...
  • The Strange Case of Derek Seehausen - YouTube
  • Derek Adam Seehausen - The Charley Project

    • 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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
    John Doe — Sun Valley, California
    UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%185 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Hazel vs Hazel
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 76%140 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    80%Moderate
    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 90%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'0"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — La Habra, California - unidentified case UP16279
    John Doe — La Habra, California
    UP16279 • Found Oct 18, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–28 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 77%141 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 180 lb
    77%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 31%90–110 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
    Weight 92%155 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%109 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
    Weight 81%215 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Brown vs Hazel
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP17829 • Found Sep 26, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'10" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%166 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 26 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'3"–5'6" vs 6'0"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 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.

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