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Joshua Blackwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gardena, California on Jun 23, 2014

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Victim Details

Nov 25, 2014

Jul 9, 2024

Joshua

Blackwell

25

13

70 inches

120 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Jun 23, 2014

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90249

16045

Gardena Police Department

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

1718 West 162nd Street, California

3102179670

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.gardenapd.org/

14-7092

Nov 20, 2019

Gardena Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP26882) and 3 other sources
Joshua Blackwell, a 13-year-old boy from Gardena, California, was last seen on June 23, 2014. That morning, he boarded the bus for school, but he never returned home. Joshua has been described by authorities as emotionally disturbed, and his case has raised significant concern due to his vulnerability. Despite investigations and efforts to locate him, his whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities have been urging anyone with information to come forward to help in the ongoing search.

His case is registered with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and continues to be highlighted as unresolved by law enforcement and missing person advocacy groups. Joshua's family continues to hope for answers regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Jun 23, 2014

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Joshua Blackwell | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Joshua Blackwell - Facebook
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP132198
    John Doe — Hawthorne, California
    UP132198 • Found Aug 7, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'10"
    Weight 70%150–200 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP108232
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP108232 • Found Sep 4, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 25–55 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 70%150 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP137921 • Found Dec 10, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 21–60 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%10 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%100–120 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP148343 • Found Jul 21, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0"–6'5" vs 5'10"
    Weight 0%300–350 lb vs 120 lb
    Hair 60%Brown 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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